Free Funded Training

If you are working in a fitness environment you could be eligible for free training, Apprenticeships are a great way to take your first step into fitness instructing or move your career to the next level. The apprenticeships include: industry recognised qualifications, individual mentor support from a qualified, experienced Guidance Assessor and flexible learning formats.

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

Level 2 Gym Instructor Apprenticeships

You can develop your career and get internationally recognised qualifications with a YMCAfit Level 2 Apprenticeship in Gym Instructing.

What’s involved?

Learn at work with your own mentor
Practical workshops in a Central London venue
Home study

What certificates will you receive?

Level 2 certificates including:

Gym Instructor
Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
NVQ Instructing Exercise and Fitness

Can I sign up?

Yes! As long as you are:

Aged 16 - 24
Not degree/HND qualified
Working in a fitness environment for16 hours or more per week
Living or working in a London borough

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

Level 3 Advanced Gym Instructor Apprenticeships

You can develop your career and get internationally recognised qualifications with a YMCAfit Level 3 Apprenticeship in Advanced Gym Instructing. It can be used as a step towards getting your Personal Training qualification.

What’s involved?

Learn at work with your own mentor
Home study

What certificates will you receive?

Level 3 certificates including:

Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym)
Nutrition and Weight Management
NVQ ‘Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise’

Can I sign up?

Yes! As long as you are:

Aged 16 - 24
Not degree/HND qualified
Working in a gym environment for 16 hours or more per week
Living or working in a London borough
A qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

If you would like more information or to get signed up, just call us on 0207 343 1870 or email apprenticeships [at] ymcafit [dot] org [dot] uk

Download the application form

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.