Work Experience – Personal Training and Fitness Floor Assistant at 365 Gym

Get behind the scenes at Reading’s most impressive gym and discover what it really takes to build a career in fitness and personal training.

You will shadow personal trainers and fitness instructors as they work with real gym members. You’ll help set up and pack away equipment, watch one-to-one PT sessions and group classes, assist during member inductions, and help on reception during quieter times. You’ll get a real feel for how a high-spec gym operates and what different fitness careers involve.

You will develop practical fitness knowledge, learn how to motivate and support people in their health goals, and build confidence working in a professional gym environment. You’ll also pick up valuable customer service and teamwork skills by working alongside experienced trainers and instructors.

This placement is a brilliant stepping stone if you want to become a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Gym Manager or work in Health and Fitness. Even if you’re not sure yet, this will help you test whether the fitness industry is right for you before committing to further training.

This is ideal if you’re doing a BTEC Sport or similar fitness pathway and you’re genuinely interested in helping people get fit and healthy. Please note: 365 Gym only takes a small number of work experience students each year, so they interview everyone who applies. Show them you’re reliable, professional and passionate about fitness, and you’ll have a real chance.