Gyms hire personal trainers who can keep clients coming back, so this example leads with qualifications and then shows client retention, results and classes taught. It works for employed roles and for gyms that rent space to self-employed trainers. Keep client details anonymous and results honest.
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Example personal trainer CV
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Callum Brady
Personal Trainer · Level 3 · Strength and conditioning · Glasgow · callum.brady@example.com · 07700 900308
Personal statement
Level 3 qualified personal trainer with three years' experience in a busy commercial gym, specialising in strength training for beginners and older adults. Built a regular base of around 25 weekly clients through referrals and rebookings. Friendly, organised and safety-first. Looking for a senior trainer or studio role.
Gave inductions to new members and kept the gym floor safe and tidy.
Taught spin and circuits classes of up to 20 people.
Sales Assistant, Pace Sports, Glasgow (Aug 2020 - May 2023)
Advised customers on running shoes and kit, and met weekly sales targets.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, Accredited training provider, 2023 - 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing, Accredited training provider, 2023
Training and certifications
Emergency First Aid at Work with CPR and AED, Accredited first aid provider, 2026
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity, Accredited training provider, 2025
Exercise for older adults (CPD), Accredited training provider, 2025
Skills
Programme design, Strength training, Client retention, Group classes, Motivational coaching, Health screening, First aid and CPR
Interests
Powerlifting, hill walking
A personal trainer personal statement to adapt
Level 3 qualified personal trainer with three years' experience in a busy commercial gym, specialising in strength training for beginners and older adults. Built a regular base of around 25 weekly clients through referrals and rebookings. Friendly, organised and safety-first. Looking for a senior trainer or studio role.
Key skills for a personal trainer CV
Programme design - Safe, progressive programmes built from a proper consultation and screening.
Coaching and motivation - Keeping clients coming back, which is how trainers earn.
Client retention - Rebooking rates, referrals and long-term clients show your value.
Group exercise - Classes you teach and how full they are.
Health and safety - Screening, adapting for injuries or conditions, and knowing when to refer.
Sales - Turning inductions and enquiries into paying clients without pressure.
Nutrition basics - General healthy eating advice within your qualifications.
What a UK personal trainer CV needs
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications - The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing and the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, with the awarding body.
Specialist courses - Level 4 specialisms or CPD such as exercise referral, pre and postnatal, or older adults.
First aid and CPR - Most gyms ask for current first aid with CPR and defibrillator training.
Insurance and professional membership - If you are self-employed, say you hold public liability and professional indemnity insurance. CIMSPA membership is worth listing if you have it.
Client results, anonymously - Retention, classes and progress, without names or anything that could identify a client.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Built a base of around 25 regular weekly clients through referrals and rebookings.
Introduced a 6-week beginner strength course that now brings in new clients each month.
Ran small-group strength classes that are regularly fully booked.
Delivered more than 300 new member inductions as a gym instructor.
Supported clients returning after injury with programmes agreed with their physiotherapist.
Personal Trainer CV questions
What qualifications does a personal trainer need in the UK?
Most gyms ask for a Level 3 qualification in personal training, usually after a Level 2 gym instructing qualification. First aid with CPR is also expected.
Should I put client results on my CV?
Yes, but keep them anonymous and honest. Retention, classes, rebookings and general progress are better than before and after claims you cannot back up.
How do I write a personal trainer CV with no experience?
Lead with your qualifications, then any coaching, sports or customer service experience. Mention placements, practice clients during your course and the classes you can teach.