Home House

Jon Drever, Gym and Health Spa Manager for Home House gives an overview of the jobs available for YMCAfit graduates at their fantastic London hotel.

About Home House

The gym at Home House is one of London’s premier boutique health and fitness destinations. We provide a true haven for those seeking to attain all round health and wellbeing. Set in the heart of the west end of London, the gym is integrated into a Grade 1 listed building creating a workout environment like no other. We currently have a small team of personal trainers and fitness instructors.

Career opportunities

We are currently recruiting for gym instructors. At Home House, we look to develop the careers of our employees through both internal and external training. Our trainers also have access to the gym facilities outside of their working hours.

Ideal candidates

We want trainers who show a commitment to working for us both in the way they approach their work and their flexibility to their working hours. They should have good customer service skills and have a positive and proactive attitude to their training. Ideally they will be quick learners and enjoy working within a successful team. The team environment is a particularly enjoyable aspect of working at Home House, so we really want candidates that will integrate themselves into our team successfully.

Quick Q&A

What are your views on visible tattoos in the workplace?
As long as they are not offensive or have negative connotations then they are generally accepted.

What advice can you give for a mature level 2 instructor looking to enter the industry?
Don’t be intimidated by younger professionals. Try to remain open to suggestions and willing to learn new things.