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The Royal Navy - Physical Training Specialisation - Personal Trainer Apprenticeship
Royal Navy · ROYAL NAVY
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Salary
£33,000 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
10
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Personal trainer (level 3)
Start date
2 August 2030
Application deadline
1 August 2030
Posted
9 July 2026
Vacancy reference
2000041686
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
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
Requirements
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · Math and English · Grade GCSE Level C/4
Training & development
- 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
Future prospects
- 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
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 Royal Navy
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
Website
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers