Job Description

PERSONAL TRAINER (ALL LEVELS)
Common Purpose Training — Mayfair

OTE £30,000–£45,000+ | Structured Career Pathway | High-Performance Environment | Multi-Site Growth

About Common Purpose

Common Purpose is one of London’s leading personal training communities, built around technical excellence, high standards, and meaningful client results

We work with high-performing professionals who expect more from their training — and from their coaches.

Our members value not only strong technical knowledge, but also professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to build trusted long-term relationships

At Common Purpose, exceptional coaching means combining:

• Technical expertise
• Clear communication
• Accountability
• The ability to guide clients toward lasting results

Our coaches operate as a collaborative team, upholding shared standards and delivering a consistently exceptional member experience.

Our core service is a semi-private personal training system, where members follow tailored programmes while coaches oversee multiple clients on the gym floor. This model allows trainers to develop real coaching skill while building a sustainable client base

As we continue to expand across London, there will be clear opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and increased responsibility

This is not just a gym job.
This is a structured coaching career.

The Opportunity

We are currently hiring Personal Trainers across multiple experience levels, including:

Apprentice Coaches
Newly qualified trainers looking to build strong technical and coaching foundations.

Personal Trainers
Established PTs developing and managing a growing client list.

Senior Personal Trainers
Experienced coaches capable of mentoring others and contributing to team standards.

Elite Trainers
Highly experienced coaches seeking leadership, education, and strategic involvement within the company.

Your starting level will be based on experience, track record, and coaching capability

Our Career Pathway

We operate a clear, tiered progression structure, allowing trainers to build a long-term career within the company:

Apprentice PT
Level 3 qualified trainers beginning their coaching journey.

Personal Trainer
1–2 years of industry experience.

Senior PT
2–5 years of coaching experience with mentoring responsibilities.

Elite PT
5+ years of experience with advanced education and leadership responsibilities.

Each level includes defined standards, earning potential, and progression criteria

What Makes Common Purpose Different

• Clear career progression — not vague promises
• Base salary plus performance bonuses
• Hands-on mentorship and accountability
• Leadership opportunities as we expand
• Structured onboarding and development systems
• A semi-private model that develops true coaching skill

We don’t just offer CPD.

We expect growth, ownership, and professional development

Key Responsibilities (Level Dependent)

• Deliver consistently high-quality coaching
• Build and retain a strong client base
• Conduct structured consultations and programme design
• Uphold gym-floor standards and team culture
• Mentor junior coaches (Senior & Elite levels)
• Contribute to service development and internal projects (Senior & Elite levels)

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification (minimum)
• Strong technical foundations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism and personal accountability
• Ambition to develop and progress within the industry

Experience Guidelines

Apprentice — Newly qualified
PT — 1–2 years experience
Senior — 2–5 years + mentoring capability
Elite — 5+ years + advanced education or specialism

Compensation & Benefits

On-Target Earnings: £30,000–£45,000+
(Base Salary + Commission + Performance Bonuses)

Base Salary: £25,000–£30,000 (tier dependent)

Additional earning opportunities include:

• Quarterly commission based on client list size and training frequency
• New client conversion bonuses
• Annual club performance bonuses
• Leadership and project incentives (Senior & Elite)

CPD Fund: £600–£1,000 per year for professional development.

If you're an ambitious coach looking to build a long-term career in a high-standards environment, we would love to hear from you.