Fitness Professional - Gym - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

About the Company

Jumeirah is a renowned luxury hospitality group and part of Dubai Holding, operating 31 distinctive properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The brand first reshaped luxury hospitality in 1999 with the launch of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and has since become widely associated with premium beachfront resorts, upscale city hotels, and branded residences that deliver memorable, personalized experiences for sophisticated travelers.

Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is one of the group’s leading eco-conscious properties, located along Abu Dhabi’s untouched coastline. It is the first resort in the Middle East to receive the Ocean Champion Badge from The Oceanic Standard. The property features direct beach access, ocean-inspired stays including private villas, seven dining outlets, and a dedicated wellness centre and spa offering innovative treatments and therapies.

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Fitness Professional - Gym to join Jumeirah Saadiyat Island. The role focuses on delivering tailored fitness support, maintaining a safe and welcoming gym environment, and providing a high level of guest service.

Key Responsibilities

• Create personalized training plans based on individual guest needs and goals, including exercise routines, fitness evaluations, and tracking of progress over time.
• Run group exercise sessions such as aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and strength-based classes, ensuring they are engaging and accessible for different fitness abilities.
• Deliver individual personal training sessions with professional coaching, encouragement, and guidance to help guests improve health, fitness, and overall well-being.
• Keep all gym equipment in proper working order by checking, cleaning, and maintaining it regularly, and escalate any faults or breakdowns to the maintenance team.
• Apply safety rules and operating procedures for all gym equipment and facilities, and make sure guests use equipment correctly to reduce the risk of injury.
• Respond to guest questions and fitness needs with helpful, attentive service and practical advice on wellness and healthy living.
• Preserve a tidy, well-organized, and hygienic gym space by storing equipment appropriately and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Candidate Profile

The preferred candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a similar discipline, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a fitness professional, personal trainer, or in a comparable position within a gym, health club, or hotel setting.

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Access to learning and development programmes with clear career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility opportunities across the global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverages, and hotel stays around the world
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Performance-linked incentives aligned to the role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)

Additional Information

No vacancy count, application deadline, or start date was specified. Salary figures were not provided; only the compensation structure and currency were mentioned.