One Arena is looking for a Personal Trainer to join our coaching team in Cork.
We currently have permanent coaching hours available across our Pouladuff Road and Passage West clubs. Depending on the successful candidate’s availability, the position may be based primarily at one club or include an agreed combination of both locations.
We can offer between 15 and 30 guaranteed hours per week. Applicants seeking approximately 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours are welcome to apply.
Your regular hours, primary location and working schedule will be agreed before you start.
This is an employed coaching position, not a self-employed rental arrangement.
The opportunity may suit:
- An experienced Personal Trainer looking for secure employed hours.
- A freelance coach who wants to add dependable weekly hours.
- A newly qualified trainer looking for structured development.
- A qualified trainer currently working outside fitness who wants to return to coaching.
- Someone looking to build a long-term career in the fitness industry.
What you will do
- Deliver high-quality small-group personal training sessions.
- Coach members of different ages, abilities and experience levels.
- Welcome and support new members during their onboarding.
- Build strong and genuine relationships with members.
- Complete member check-ins, progress reviews and goal-setting conversations.
- Support member attendance, engagement and retention.
- Help members train safely, consistently and confidently.
- Maintain excellent coaching, cleanliness and presentation standards.
- Complete agreed member-care and administrative responsibilities.
- Participate in regular coaching feedback, training and CPD.
- Contribute positively to the One Arena team and club culture.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is dependable, professional and personally accountable.
- Communicates warmly and confidently with different types of people.
- Brings positive energy to coaching sessions.
- Genuinely cares about members and their progress.
- Takes pride in delivering a high standard of coaching.
- Responds positively to feedback and wants to improve.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Can commit consistently to an agreed weekly schedule.
- Wants to develop a stable, long-term coaching career.
Previous experience is beneficial, but attitude, reliability and the ability to connect with people are equally important to us.
Essential requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a recognised Personal Training qualification before starting employment.
- Have the legal right to work the agreed hours in Ireland.
- Currently live in Cork or within reliable commuting distance.
- Be available for an agreed combination of early mornings, evenings and Saturdays.
- Be able to travel reliably to the location or locations agreed during recruitment.
A car is not essential for candidates based at Pouladuff Road. Candidates accepting Passage West hours must have a reliable way of travelling to that club for all agreed shifts.
Previous personal training, group coaching, sports coaching or customer-facing experience is preferred but not essential. We will consider an exceptional newly qualified coach with strong communication skills, professionalism and a genuine willingness to learn.
Locations
We currently have hours available at:
- Pouladuff Road, Cork
- Passage West, Cork
Applicants should clearly state whether they are available for Pouladuff Road, Passage West or both locations.
Our immediate requirement includes Passage West. However, we are also open to appointing an excellent candidate who is better suited to Pouladuff Road.
Working hours
This is a permanent part-time position offering between 15 and 30 guaranteed hours per week.
The available timetable includes a combination of:
- Early-morning coaching.
- Daytime member-care and club responsibilities.
- Evening coaching.
- Some Saturday mornings.
- No Sunday work.
You do not need to be available for every possible shift. However, you must be able to attend the specific weekly schedule agreed during recruitment consistently.
Pay
The position pays €17–€20 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications and demonstrated coaching ability.
A newly qualified or developing coach may begin at the lower end of the range. A higher starting rate may be offered to someone with relevant experience who can coach confidently and independently.
What we offer
- Permanent employment.
- Guaranteed weekly hours agreed before starting.
- No Sunday work.
- Structured onboarding and ongoing support.
- Regular coaching feedback and practical development.
- Ongoing CPD and professional education.
- Free One Arena membership.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Company pension, where applicable.
- On-site gym and parking.
- Staff events and wellness initiatives.
- Opportunities to increase hours, earnings and responsibility.
- Genuine career progression within a growing Cork business.
Career progression
One Arena wants to develop coaches who can build long-term careers with us.
Our progression pathway includes:
Performance Coach → Senior Coach → Club Manager → Regional Leadership
Progression is based on demonstrated coaching standards, reliability, member care, communication, ownership and leadership.
About One Arena
One Arena is a small-group personal training business with three locations across Cork.
We help everyday people become stronger, healthier and more confident through structured coaching, individual support and a welcoming community.
If you are dependable, good with people and serious about developing as a coach, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and complete the screening questions provided.
Pay: €14.15-€34.06 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site gym
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live in Cork or within reliable commuting distance?
Experience:
- Personal training: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Personal Trainer (required)
Work Location: In person
