Job Description

The Company:

BLOCK Gym is a premium 24/7 Gym + Studio based in the historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Opened in January 2023, BLOCK Gym is a state-of-the-art 60 station gym, featuring a top of the range cardiovascular suite, resistance machines with built in workout tracking technology and a comprehensive selection of free weights. Since opening, BLOCK Gym has been shortlisted as Best Newcomer 2023 in the UK National Fitness Awards and nominated as Best Yoga Studio [Devon] in the Muddy Stiletto Awards.

Part of the wider BLOCK Workspace brand, the gym serves as premium benefit to our Workspace tenants, alongside a growing membership base of Direct Debit and Corporate members.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 Gym Instructor (preferably with Level 3 Personal Trainer) qualification, to encourage and support our members and help continue to grow the profile of BLOCK Gym in Plymouth to be the 'go-to' Premium Gym offering in the city.

This ideal candidate will be confident, have a passion for health, fitness and well-being, and be a natural motivator able to encourage and help members meet their fitness goals.

The Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer will support the General Manager and Assistant Manager with the day to day running of the facility, support members with induction and on-going guidance, and run ad hoc small group training sessions (mainly HIIT).

This role will also support in activities such as opening and closing tasks, cleaning the equipment as necessary, greeting our members, and supporting the team wherever needed.

Hours:

Part-time - 10 hours minimum per week

Friday 12.00pm-5.00pm, Sunday 8.00am-1.00pm Additional hours may be offered to cover holiday etc

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment by following facility checklists throughout each shift Consult with members to develop tailored training plans aligned with their fitness goals Run ad hoc small group training sessions (eg HIIT) Provide excellent customer service, including managing bookings, processing payments and leading gym tours Support BLOCK/club events, training sessions, and team meetings as required. Occasional support to BLOCK workspace and cafe

Experience/Skills:

Level 2 Gym Instruction (essential) or Level 3 Personal Trainer (preferred) qualification First Aid qualification highly desirable Passion for fitness & helping others Ideally 6+ months of industry experience - however, we welcome enthusiastic individuals with the right mindset and a willingness to learn Strong understanding of gym-based training principles and equipment Confident with basic IT and comfortable using booking/payment systems Able to work on own initiative or as part of the team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Friendly and approachable
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person