Pro Trainer - Job Specification
Position Title: Pro Trainer
Company: Eden One
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Health & Fitness Manager
Position Overview
At Eden One, Pro Trainers are more than personal trainers.
As part of Ireland's leading luxury health, fitness and performance club, our Pro Trainers play a critical role in delivering exceptional coaching experiences, helping members improve their health, performance and quality of life through evidence-based exercise interventions.
This role extends beyond traditional personal training. Successful candidates will become an integral member of Eden One's evolving health and performance ecosystem, working alongside physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning specialists, nutrition professionals and the wider fitness team.
Eden One is preparing to launch its Performance Lab Service; a multi-disciplinary health and performance offering built around gold-standard testing, evidence-based programming and integrated coaching. Within this model, specialist testing and programme design are led by our multi-disciplinary team, while Pro Trainers are responsible for delivering these programmes, coaching members effectively and translating recommendations into meaningful outcomes.
We are seeking ambitious fitness professionals who are passionate about coaching, committed to continual learning and capable of understanding and applying sports science, strength and conditioning and exercise physiology principles in a practical coaching environment.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Training & Member Coaching
- Deliver exceptional one-to-one personal training sessions.
- Coach members safely and effectively towards their health, fitness, performance and longevity goals.
- Implement training programmes prescribed by the Performance Lab multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitor member progression and communicate effectively with the wider MDT.
- Build strong relationships with members and maintain exceptional service standards.
- Support member adherence, motivation and long-term engagement.
Group Exercise Delivery
- Deliver a range of group exercise classes to Eden One standards.
- Create engaging, professional and results-driven class experiences.
- Ensure all classes are safe, structured and aligned with evidence-based training principles.
- Adapt coaching approaches to suit varying fitness levels and member requirements.
- Maintain consistency in coaching quality and member experience across all class formats.
Performance Lab Integration
- Work closely with Eden One's multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of Performance Lab programmes.
- Implement exercise programmes developed through Performance Lab assessments and consultations.
- Develop an understanding of:
- Exercise Physiology
- Strength & Conditioning Principles
- Cardiovascular Training Prescription
- Movement & Mobility Assessment Findings
- Body Composition Analysis
- Recovery & Performance Monitoring
- Assist with member education regarding testing outcomes and prescribed interventions.
- Support data collection, progress tracking and programme adherence.
Gym Floor Operations
- Conduct gym inductions and member onboarding sessions.
- Provide proactive support and engagement on the gym floor.
- Monitor equipment usage and ensure safe training practices.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and professionalism throughout the facility.
- Support the overall operation of the health club and contribute positively to member experience.
Professional Development
- Engage fully with ongoing education and internal training opportunities.
- Remain up to date with current research and best practices in health, fitness, strength & conditioning and performance coaching.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement and professional growth.
- Contribute positively to Eden One's learning culture and high-performance environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Recognised Personal Training Qualification (EQF Level 4 / REPs Level 4 or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience delivering personal training and/or group exercise sessions.
- Strong understanding of coaching, anatomy, cueing, exercise technique and programme delivery.
Desirable
- Degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology or related field.
- Strength & Conditioning qualification (ASCA, UKSCA, NSCA, EXOS or equivalent).
- Experience working within a premium fitness, wellness, medical or performance environment.
- Experience interpreting fitness testing and performance data.
- Additional specialist qualifications in mobility, rehabilitation, performance coaching or nutrition.
- Certification in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates and/or Yoga is desirable
Key Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional coaching and communication skills.
- Exceptional class delivery with proven experience
- Passion for health, performance and longevity.
- Ability to deliver an outstanding member experience.
- Professional, energetic and highly motivated.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Growth mindset and commitment to continual learning.
- High attention to detail and professional standards.
- Comfortable working with data, assessments and structured training systems.
- Desire to contribute to a progressive and innovative health and performance environment.
Desirable Characteristics
- Naturally curious and committed to lifelong learning.
- Comfortable receiving constructive feedback and guidance.
- Able to interpret and apply scientific information in a practical coaching environment.
- Seeks excellence in both member experience and coaching outcomes.
- Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and initiative.
- Values collaboration and enjoys working within a high-performing team environment.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for fitness professionals who want to operate beyond traditional personal training.
You may have a background in:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Science
- Exercise Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Athletic Development
- Performance Coaching
- High Performance Sport
- Health Science
- Athletic Therapy
and are looking for an opportunity to work alongside a genuinely integrated multi-disciplinary team.
This position will suit individuals who enjoy learning, value evidence-based practice and want to develop their coaching skills within a progressive health and performance environment.
If you are passionate about helping members achieve measurable outcomes, continually improving your knowledge and contributing to a high-performance culture, we would love to hear from you.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
At Eden One, our Pro Trainers sit at the intersection of health, fitness and performance.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside specialists across:
- Exercise Physiology
- Strength & Conditioning
- Physiotherapy
- Nutrition
- Health Screening & Performance Testing
- Longevity & Preventative Health
Through our Performance Lab Service, you will help deliver evidence-based interventions designed to improve health, performance, resilience and long-term wellbeing.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop as a coach within one of Ireland's most innovative health, fitness and performance environments.
Our process is simple:
Assess → Analyse → Prescribe → Deliver
The multidisciplinary team is responsible for testing, analysis and prescription / programme design.
Our Pro Trainers are responsible for bringing those programmes to life through world-class coaching, member engagement and service delivery.
Work Conditions & Benefits
Location: Eden One, Dublin
Environment: Premium health, fitness and performance facility with access to industry-leading equipment, technology and testing services.
Professional Development:
- Weekly internal CPD sessions.
- External CPD opportunities.
- Mentorship from specialist practitioners.
- Access to educational workshops / seminars and industry-leading expertise.
- Opportunity to become actively involved in Performance Lab service delivery.
Benefits:
- Complimentary use of Eden One Gym.
- Health benefits.
- Free Parking
- Staff discounts across Eden One services.
- Staff discounts on food & beverage items from the Lounge.
Salary: Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
- Further details will be provided to genuine candidates.
Equal Opportunities
Eden One is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining their suitability for the role.
Please contact Shane Maughan with any queries regarding the position.
[email protected]
Shane Maughan
Head of Fitness & Performance
Eden One
Pay: From €1.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
