Fitness Trainer (Female)

Role Overview

Fitness Trainer (Female) at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya.

Role Purpose

Create an engaging, safe, and motivating fitness experience for hotel guests and health club members through individual fitness guidance and energetic group exercise classes including Zumba, Pilates, aerobics, stretching, functional training, and other fitness programs.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Programming

• Conduct fitness assessments and provide appropriate exercise guidance based on individual fitness levels and goals.
• Develop and regularly refresh group class schedules and fitness activities to encourage member participation.

Class Delivery & Personal Training

• Deliver engaging group fitness classes, including Zumba, Pilates, aerobics, stretching, circuit training, functional training, and other programs.
• Provide personal training sessions and demonstrate correct exercise techniques, posture, and safe use of equipment.
• Monitor participants during individual and group sessions and adjust exercises according to fitness levels and abilities.

Environment & Safety

• Motivate guests and members and create a welcoming, energetic, and inclusive fitness environment.
• Ensure all gym equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards throughout the fitness and gym areas.
• Conduct regular checks of fitness equipment and immediately report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all hotel health, safety, emergency, and hygiene procedures.

Member Relations & Promotion

• Build positive relationships with members and guests and respond professionally to their questions and fitness needs.
• Promote available fitness programs, personal training sessions, memberships, and Health Club activities.

Administration & Development

• Maintain attendance records for group classes and other fitness activities as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional certifications and remain updated on current fitness trends and training techniques.
• Support Health Club events, wellness initiatives, colleague activities, and hotel programs when required.
• Perform other reasonable duties based on operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized Fitness Trainer or Personal Trainer certification.
• Previous experience as a Fitness Trainer, preferably within a hotel, health club, gym, or wellness facility.
• Certification or demonstrated experience in conducting Zumba and/or Pilates classes is highly preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Good knowledge of exercise techniques, fitness programming, and safe equipment usage.

Skills & Competencies

• Confident in leading group classes with different fitness levels.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, professional, approachable, and guest-focused demeanor.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Duty meals and colleague accommodation, as applicable.
• Transportation and other benefits in line with hotel policy.
• Annual leave, public holidays, and end-of-service benefits in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law.
• Learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within IHG.
• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Colleague recognition, engagement, wellbeing, and social activities.
• Access to IHG colleague benefits and hotel discounts, subject to eligibility.