Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
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About the Role
Elite Sports Academy seeks an energetic Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer in Riyadh to deliver personalized training and group classes. Requires certification and 1-2 years experience.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver one on one personal training sessions tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels
- Plan and lead group fitness classes such as HIIT, strength training, boot camps, functional training, and core sessions
- Modify exercises for clients with varying abilities, ensuring safe and effective participation
- Conduct fitness assessments and design personalized workout programs
- Monitor and record client progress, providing regular feedback, encouragement, and accountability
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, nutrition basics, recovery, and lifestyle habits
- Collaborate with colleagues and management to organize schedules and promote fitness programs
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming gym environment, ensuring proper equipment use
- Supervise the gym floor during assigned shifts to support members and ensure safety standards
- Build strong relationships with members to foster engagement and retention
- Promote personal training and group sessions through proactive outreach and follow up
- Contribute ideas for new fitness programs or classes based on member feedback and trends
Requirements
- Certified Personal Trainer and/or Group Fitness Instructor (ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent)
- 1–2 years of experience in personal training or group fitness instruction
- Strong understanding of exercise science, strength training, and conditioning principles
- Excellent communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, dependable, and results driven approach to client service
- Experience with functional training tools (e.g., kettlebells, resistance bands, TRX)
- Comfortable working with diverse age groups and fitness levels
- Familiarity with fitness tracking apps or gym management software
- Ability to lead multiple class formats (strength, cardio, circuit, stretch, etc.)
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Physically capable of demonstrating exercises, lifting equipment, and remaining active throughout sessions
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Job Title
- Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
- Location: Riyadh, KSA
- Total compensation package: SAR 5,000 plus commission structure
The Company
- An exciting opportunity awaits you at Elite Sports Academy, one of the leading sports services companies in the Middle East.
- We are passionate about delivering top quality services, including sports coaching and development, complete ECA programs for schools, sports holiday camps, facility management, and supplying PE teachers.
- As we launch our Operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia we have amazing opportunities for career growth for our new team in the region.
The Candidate
- We are seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for health and fitness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate clients to achieve their goals.
- This role involves delivering personalized training sessions, leading dynamic group classes, and promoting a safe, supportive, and engaging gym environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one on one personal training sessions tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels.
- Plan and lead group fitness classes such as HIIT, strength training, boot camps, functional training, and core sessions.
- Modify exercises for clients with varying abilities, ensuring safe and effective participation.
- Conduct fitness assessments and design personalized workout programs.
- Monitor and record client progress, providing regular feedback, encouragement, and accountability.
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, nutrition basics, recovery, and lifestyle habits.
- Collaborate with colleagues and management to organize schedules and promote fitness programs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming gym environment, ensuring proper equipment use.
- Supervise the gym floor during assigned shifts to support members and ensure safety standards.
- Build strong relationships with members to foster engagement and retention.
- Promote personal training and group sessions through proactive outreach and follow up.
- Contribute ideas for new fitness programs or classes based on member feedback and trends.
Job Qualifications
- Certified Personal Trainer and/or Group Fitness Instructor (ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent).
- 1–2 years of experience in personal training or group fitness instruction.
- Strong understanding of exercise science, strength training, and conditioning principles.
- Excellent communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
- Energetic, dependable, and results driven approach to client service.
- Experience with functional training tools (e.g., kettlebells, resistance bands, TRX).
- Comfortable working with diverse age groups and fitness levels.
- Familiarity with fitness tracking apps or gym management software.
- Ability to lead multiple class formats (strength, cardio, circuit, stretch, etc.).
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Physically capable of demonstrating exercises, lifting equipment, and remaining active throughout sessions.
Pay
- Up to SAR 5,000.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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