George Martin
Edinburgh,Scotland
Summary
CIMSPA Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer with experience in leisure centres and private members’ clubs. Skilled in delivering tailored training programmes, conducting gym inductions, and motivating members to achieve long-term health and fitness goals. Experienced in member engagement, group training, and supporting the day-to-day operations of busy gym environments. Passionate about helping clients improve their fitness, performance, and overall wellbeing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
14
14
Certification
Work history
Fitness Professional / Personal Trainer
Royal Automobile Club
Epsom
2023.05 - Current
- Deliver 25–30 personal training sessions per week to a client base of 22 active clients.
- Conduct gym inductions, programme reviews, and fitness consultations.
- Provided expert guidance for improved health and wellness to members across the gym and sports facilities.
- Adapted training methods to suit individual fitness levels or health concerns, making exercise accessible to all participants.
- Promoted healthier lifestyles with advice on nutrition, weight control and lifestyle issues.
- Contributed towards member retention rates with effective customer service strategies.
- Support fitness promotions, events, and member engagement initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of gym presentation, safety, and equipment maintenance.
Assistant Gym Manager & Personal Trainer
Freedom Leisure
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Supported the day-to-day management of gym operations.
- Supervised staff and gym activities in the absence of the Fitness Manager.
- Conducted client consultations, health assessments, and fitness programming.
- Delivered personal training sessions and coaching to members.
- Organised gym challenges and engagement activities to motivate members.
Fitness Instructor
GLL
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Delivered one-to-one gym inductions and personalised exercise programmes.
- Led group fitness classes and small group training sessions.
- Demonstrated safe use of gym equipment and training techniques.
- Supported members with exercise progression and fitness advice.
Education
BTEC - First Diploma in Sport
North East Surrey College of Technology
LondonGCSEs - Physical Education
Epsom & Ewell High School
GCSEs - English, Math, Information Technology
Epsom & Ewell High School
Skills
Personal Training
- Strength and conditioning
- Fat loss and fitness programming
- Exercise technique and movement coaching
- Client consultation and goal setting
Fitness Delivery
- Gym inductions
- Group fitness classes
- Small group training
- Personal training programme design
Operations & Customer Service
- Member engagement and retention
- Health & safety compliance
- Gym floor supervision
- Team support and leadership
Accomplishments
- Built and maintained a client base of 22 personal training clients through strong member engagement and coaching.
- Delivered group fitness classes with an average attendance of 7 members per session.
- Developed tailored training programmes to support members in achieving long-term fitness goals.
- Supported gym operations and member engagement through events, promotions, and gym challenges.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction and retention through consistent coaching and support.
- Maintained high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
Certification
Fitness Qualifications
- CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer & T3 Coach
- Boxercise Instructor
First Aid
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Forestry & Paediatric First Aid
Professional Development (CPD)
- Nutrition and Wellbeing
- Nutrition for Building Muscle
- Functional Training
- Exercise for Fat Loss
- Core Training
- Stability Ball Training
- Self-Myofascial Release
Football Coaching
- FA Level 1 Coaching Badge
- FA Talent Identification Level 1
- Level 1 Performance Analysis
- Level 1 Opposition Analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fitness Professional / Personal Trainer
Royal Automobile Club
2023.05 - Current
Fitness Instructor
GLL
2023.01 - 2023.03
Assistant Gym Manager & Personal Trainer
Freedom Leisure
2022.01 - 2023.05
BTEC - First Diploma in Sport
North East Surrey College of Technology
GCSEs - Physical Education
Epsom & Ewell High School
GCSEs - English, Math, Information Technology
Epsom & Ewell High School