Personal Trainer Apprentice

Organisation: Uppingham
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Location: High St W, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9QE
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 August 2025
Job Description: The role

Are you passionate about fitness and eager to begin a career in the leisure industry? Uppingham School is offering an exciting chance to join our dedicated Fitness Team as a Personal Trainer Apprentice. This is a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and make a positive impact in a thriving school and community environment.

As a Personal Trainer Apprentice, you will play an active role in the day-to-day running of our modern fitness studio. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, staff, and members of the public, offering a warm and professional welcome to all who use our facilities. You will also help maintain the fitness studio, carry out inductions, supervise students, and assist with general fitness studio administration.

With the support of our experienced team, you will work towards completing qualifications in Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training. Your training will equip you with the skills and expertise to deliver tailor made fitness programmes around the needs of the individual and provide them with the highest levels of customer care.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has a genuine enthusiasm for exercise and fitness, and is looking to work and learn in a supportive and inspiring environment. While no formal qualifications are required, we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and an interest in providing a stand-out customer service.

If you are ready to turn your passion for fitness into a fulfilling career, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
How to apply: For further details and to apply please visit: https://uppingham.careers/job/personal-trainer-apprentice/?utm_source=UK_Sport&utm_medium=job_listing&utm_campaign=42269&utm_id=42269/ The closing date for applications is 8 August 2025. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.