Fitness Trainer

Job title

Fitness Experience Trainer

Poole

Part‑time

20 Hours per week Monday – Thursday (including bank holidays). Overtime available.

£12,698.40 per annum

02.02.2026

YMCA Bournemouth is part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward‑thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

We are looking for a Fitness Experience Trainer to join our team and contribute to the safe running of Bayside. You will help members reach their fitness goals, keep the gym clean and tidy, and take inductions and gym floor classes. As part of the role, you will work within the sports and leisure department ensuring the safety and welfare of all guests and members using our facilities and help members reach their fitness goals.

• Teaching gym floor classes
• Keeping the gym tidy and clean
• Touring potential new members and carrying out inductions for new joiners
• Ensuring that you greet members and guests with a smile and support members’ needs
• Banking and cash up duties

You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.

• Approachable
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Punctual

• Experience in a gym (essential)
• Level 2 Gym induction (essential)
• Level 3 Personal training (desirable)

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults  post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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