Personal Trainer

About the role

A premium hospitality fitness centre in Maitama, Abuja is looking for an experienced Personal Trainer to coach members in a safe, professional and customer-focused environment. The trainer designs evidence-based programmes, leads group sessions and provides one-on-one coaching tailored to each member's goals, health conditions and performance objectives. The position reports to the Fitness & Wellness Manager and pays N400,000 net per month.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments, movement screenings and health evaluations for new and existing members.
• Design individualised exercise programmes and run one-on-one sessions and small-group classes.
• Monitor progress regularly, adjust programmes and use diagnostics, wearables and performance data to track results.
• Educate members on technique, injury prevention, recovery and healthy habits, and work with physicians, physiotherapists, wellness coaches and nutritionists on integrated programmes.
• Correct technique, support rehabilitation or corrective exercise programmes within professional scope, and keep accurate client records and attendance logs.
• Maintain equipment, keep the facility clean and organised, and contribute to improving fitness programmes and member engagement.
• Promote personal training services, stay up to date with exercise science, and respond promptly to member enquiries.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Exercise Science, Human Kinetics, Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach in a premium fitness, hospitality, wellness or corporate health setting.
• Internationally recognised certification such as NASM, ACE, NSCA, ISSA or ACSM is mandatory; additional certifications in strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, functional training or mobility are an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with one-on-one coaching and small groups, and with executive clients, older adults and people with varying fitness levels.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition fundamentals and injury prevention.
• Proficiency in fitness management software, training apps, wearable technology and Microsoft Office; CPR, AED and First Aid certification is an advantage.
• Must live in Abuja or be willing to relocate.

Required skills

• Personal training and exercise programming
• Strength and conditioning, functional training and corrective exercise
• Client assessment and progress monitoring
• Microsoft Office Suite