Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. We take value in recruiting the very best team members who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering a world class member experience. We are looking for a Lifting & Calisthenics Lead to join our Product Department.

The Lifting & Calisthenics Lead is responsible for leading and managing all Lifting and Calisthenics-related activities within Virgin Active, including developing and implementing B&L club programs, educating and training instructors, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and professionalism in our Lifting and Calisthenics offerings.

The Role

• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive Lifting and Calisthenics program, encompassing various styles and levels of instruction.
• Providing daily support to the club teams & Regional Operations Directors in creating a world class Lifting and Calisthenics product experience.
• Ensuring VA is the Lifting and Calisthenics ‘Employer of Choice’ in the UK by leading the recruitment, induction, and talent development strategy for the Product team.
• Attracting, retaining and developing the best Lifting and Calisthenics instructors and upskilling our product managers to identify a world class Lifting and Calisthenics product.
• Training and mentoring Lifting and Calisthenics instructors, providing ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Doing Club Visits which will include Instructor assessments, Brand Standards Walk of the club, Performance Check in (App, KPIs), Team member performance/development, opportunities and risks.

Experience

• A Level 3 Personal Training qualification with with British weight lifting and or Calisthenics qualification.
• Accreditation from a reputable Lifting and Calisthenics certification program recognized in the UK.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Lifting and Calisthenics instruction, with a focus on leading group classes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful Lifting and Calisthenics program.
• Extensive experience in B&L instruction with a strong understanding of the industry.

Our Perks

• 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day – and we want you take them.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance – your physical health is important, and we want you to have the access to healthcare should you require it.
• Life Assurance 4x your salary – which we hope you will not need.
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• You will join Virgin Family - where not only can you  communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2) 
• Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions.
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
• Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.