The Royal Navy - Physical Training Specialisation Direct Entry - Personal Trainer Apprenticeship
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Company: Royal Navy
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Location: Hampshire, PO2 8BY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £33,000.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-1000255355
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Application Deadline Date: 02/06/2026
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Start Date: 03/06/2026
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Positions Available: 10
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Throughout your career as an Apprentice Physical Trainer you could be employed at Naval Bases, training establishments, Naval Air Stations and onboard Ships. You might be delivering a Royal Navy Fitness Test one day and organising a sporting event in an overseas national stadium the next.
Training to be Provided
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.
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
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.