About This Role
As a Fitness Trainer at Fairmont Southampton, you will design, lead, and supervise fitness programs and personal training sessions for guests. This role focuses on ensuring safe and effective workouts while delivering exceptional service in a welcoming wellness environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead group fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates, aerobics, strength training, functional training, and specialty fitness programs.
- Provide personalized training to guests, assessing fitness levels, creating tailored workout plans, and monitoring progress.
- Educate guests on proper exercise techniques, wellness practices, and injury prevention.
- Motivate and inspire guests, delivering an outstanding wellness experience consistent with Fairmont brand standards.
- Supervise the fitness area to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning of equipment.
- Maintain and organize fitness equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Monitor and support junior instructors or trainees, providing coaching and guidance as required.
- Assist the Director of Spa in coordinating fitness schedules, special wellness programs, and events.
- Collaborate with Spa, Wellness, and Guest Services teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Track participation, monitor guest satisfaction, and provide feedback to management for program improvements.
- Mentor and support other fitness staff in delivering safe and effective programs.
- Participate in continuous learning initiatives to stay current with fitness trends, techniques, and certifications.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional team environment aligned with Accor values.
- Contribute to departmental projects, marketing initiatives, and wellness events as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Spa.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, or fitness supervisor, ideally in a luxury hotel, resort, or wellness environment.
- Experience leading group fitness classes and personal training sessions for diverse fitness levels.
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from a recognized organization, such as NASM or ACE.
- Additional certifications in specialized fitness programs (e.g., Yoga, Pilates, Strength & Conditioning) are a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of CPR/AED and first aid is required.
- Strong understanding of fitness principles, exercise techniques, and wellness practices.
- Experience with fitness software or digital tracking tools is an advantage.
- Exceptional interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
