the - Physical Training Specialisation - Personal Trainer Apprenticeship

Throughout your career as an Apprentice Physical Trainer you could be employed at Naval Bases, training establishments, Naval Air Stations and onboard Ships. You might be delivering a Royal Navy Fitness Test one day and organising a sporting event in an overseas national stadium the next.

What you'll do

You'll work alongside likeminded people all committed to making a recognised contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of RN personnel, providing professional exercise and evidence-based lifestyle information as well as taking on vital executive duties in the process.

You will also:

• Promote and deliver fitness, health and wellbeing
• Lead and manage sport and sports teams
• Lead and manage Adventurous Training

Training

• Level 3 Apprenticeship - Personal Trainer
• On successful completion of this apprenticeship the Personal Trainer will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required

After the apprenticeship

• You'll start your naval career as an Able Rate. On completion of Leading Physical Trainers Qualifying Course you will be promoted to Leading Hand
• If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer
• Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit
• Work hard and you can rise through the ranks

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)

Things to consider

• Your Royal Navy career begins with 10 weeks' basic training at HMS Raleigh, a shore base in Torpoint, Cornwall
• Students learn instructional techniques and the practical aspects of taking PT classes, plus fitness principles, diet & nutrition, circuit and weight training theory, anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and sports administration

About the employer

The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods.

The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.

We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Personal trainer (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: ROYAL NAVY
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 2 August 2030
• Positions available: 10
• Wage: £33,000 a year