Personal Trainer in Chelmsford

At Virgin Active, our purpose is simple: to change people's lives through wellness.

We are evolving into social wellness clubs. Sophisticated, design-led spaces where movement, recovery, connection and community come together. Our ambition is to deliver a fully integrated approach to wellbeing, combining physical training, mental wellness, nutrition and social experience into one seamless member journey.

As a Personal Trainer, you are not just delivering sessions, you are shaping lifestyles, building confidence and playing a direct role in changing lives.

Role Type: Permanent

Number of Hours: Zero Hours

You will sit at the heart of the member experience, combining expertise, presence and commercial awareness.

• Deliver exceptional one-to-one and small group personal training sessions
• Design intelligent, personalised programmes aligned to each member's goals and lifestyle
• Build meaningful relationships that drive long-term engagement and results
• Grow your client base through proactive member interaction, experiences and referrals
• Create standout fitness experiences that elevate the club environment
• Collaborate with club teams to deliver a seamless, premium member journey
• Track progress and continuously evolve your approach to maximise impact
• Represent Virgin Active with energy, credibility and professionalism

This is not the traditional Personal Training model.

At Virgin Active, you are employed, giving you stability alongside flexibility and the opportunity to grow your earnings.

There is:

• No rent to pay
• No requirement to hold your own insurance
• No upfront financial risk

Instead, you'll benefit from:

• Structured onboarding with up to 110-120 paid hours of development in your first 8 weeks
• A premium, engaged member base
• A high-quality club environment designed for PT success
• Access to an industry-leading Training Academy that supports your ongoing development

So you can focus on what matters most - delivering exceptional coaching and changing lives.

As part of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge wellness experiences, Virgin Active is now officially affiliated with HYROX.

This creates exciting opportunities for you to:

• Deliver HYROX-inspired training sessions and programmes
• Support members in preparing for competitive fitness events
• Be part of a globally recognised performance movement
• Build a niche and grow your client base within functional and performance training

We are hiring across both levels, with clear progression pathways.

• REPS Level 3 or CIMSPA equivalent
• Building your PT career and ready to establish a strong client base

• CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training qualification
• Virgin Active Level 4 Nutrition qualification
• Established, high-performing PT ready to operate at a premium level

• A genuine passion for changing lives through wellness
• Strong presence and professionalism on the gym floor
• Commercial mindset with the drive to grow your business
• Ability to build trust quickly and create lasting relationships
• Commitment to continuous development and progression