Exercise and Performance Lead
- Salary
- £ 8,130.43 per annum base rate - plus commission, class rates and excellent benefits
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time - 10 contractual hours per week, plus up to 30 freelance variable hours
- Closing
- 24 September 2025

Exercise and Performance Lead
We are looking for an inspiring and proactive Exercise and Performance Lead to join our Health Club & Spa team. Reporting to the Retreat Operations & Special Events Manager, you’ll lead a passionate team of Personal Trainers and Gym Attendants, delivering exceptional fitness experiences and driving performance across our gym facilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a background in personal training and group exercise, and a genuine passion for health and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team of Personal Trainers and Gym Attendants
- Delivering engaging team training sessions and regular check-ins to ensure consistency and professionalism
- Supporting the delivery of gym floor classes and maintaining a high standard of instruction and engagement
- Driving business performance by achieving monthly KPIs and supporting the development of the PT team
- Building and managing your own client base through 1:1 and group training sessions
- Supporting the upkeep and cleanliness of gym areas and equipment
- Collaborating with external wellness practitioners to support members’ wellbeing journeys
- Staying up to date with fitness trends and inspiring members with new ideas and techniques
- Attending member events and supporting wellbeing projects through pre-approved overtime
- A minimum Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (Level 4 desirable)
- Proven experience in leading and developing fitness teams
- Broad knowledge of training styles, including group exercise and functional fitness
- A proactive, self-sufficient approach with a strong sense of fun and team spirit
- Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to motivate others
- A confident, positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional service
- Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
- Free tickets to all of our events
- Bespoke commission structure
- Health cash plan , including optical, dentistry, chiropody, chiropractic, physiotherapy and many more
- Free gym/health club membership
- An exceptional calendar of social events to be enjoyed throughout the year
- The opportunity to make a difference
- Please view the Exercise Performance Lead JD document