Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 km from the city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. The 26-floor hotel has a curved design which represents the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, as well as 21 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a private marina, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Talise™ Spa, and direct complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™ for all guests, the hotel continues to redefine the holiday experience.

About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for Personal Trainer (Fitness Professional) to join J-Club, premier luxury gym and fitness center at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 

The main purpose 

• To work individually with the client by assessing them and developing a fitness, health or diet programme in order to help them improve their health and fitness and obtain their objectives. 

The main responsibilities are: 

• Adhere to and prioritize all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests. 
• Screen a potential client to determine if they can be physical trained and in order to understand the clients’ fitness goals and aspirations and assign the best training regime / fitness plan 
• Perform a fitness assessment of a client in order to structure their training regimen accordingly. 
• Provide new members induction guidance through Gym induction sessions, as required by individuals using the facility upon joining. 
• Provide the client with general dietary advice to help them make informed meal and meal timing decisions. 
• Motivate exercisers to return to training sessions at a regular schedule so physical progress can continue steadily. 
• Promote and encourage personal training sessions, internal programs, and services to club members to contribute to the Fitness Centre’s sales targets
• Ensure the general cleanliness and maintenance of the gymnasium equipment and surrounding areas daily. 
• Maintain order and cleanliness of all areas in the gym and its equipment, including cardiovascular area, resistance and free weights area and the gym office/assessment room. 
• Ensure that weights (dumbbells, plates etc.) are replaced on the weight racks in order and on a regular basis.
• Check all audio equipment in aerobics studio and in gym (headphones, transmitters, TV) during opening and closing shift and make sure they are in working order and report any malfunctions immediately. 
• Ensure there is always a Fitness Instructor on the gym floor and offer stretching sessions to in-house guests.
• Perform related tasks and duties as assigned and deemed responsible by management. 
• Perform Group classes as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: 

• Internationally recognized Personal Training Certification equivalent to REPS level 3
• 2 to 4 years of fitness training experience; preferably with an international company.
• Ability to act as a role model to clients through own athletic body shape / aspirational.  
• Excellent instruction and training skills. 
• Excellent knowledge of the Fitness Industry  
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 
• Good motivational and communication skills. 
• Good judgment skills to balance fitness requirements and abilities 
• Very good command of the English language. Additional Skills such as Yoga, Pilates, Barre and any other specialty is a great advantage.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.