The Fitness Directory is a UK wide fitness industry hub. We connect gyms and studios with fitness professionals for shift and class cover. We make it simple to find cover fast and keep everything organised in one place.
Everything you need to recruit and manage cover in one place.
Built for gyms, studios, and fitness professionals.
On demand access to opportunities and showcase your skills to top fitness employers.
From personal training to sports massage, advance your career with accredited qualifications.
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A growing pool of certified cover staff.
Gyms and studios across the UK.
Built for fast shift cover on mobile.
Rated highly by gyms and professionals.
Simple flow for gyms, studios and fitness professionals.
Sign up as a gym, studio, or fitness professional.
Professionals Get Notified About Relevant Shifts In Their Area.
Confirm Cover, Complete Hiring, Handle Payments With Clarity.
I found a role through The Fitness Directory within days of signing up. The whole process was simple, fast, and way more flexible than anything else I’ve used. Being able to connect directly with gyms in my area (Reading) and pick up work that fits my schedule has been a game changer.”
I was already a Level 2 gym instructor, but this Level 3 personal training course really took my skills to the next level. The blended learning format was perfect for my busy schedule, and the practical assessments at Bannatyne were a great way to put everything I learned into practice. Now I’m running my own successful personal training business and loving it!
Straight answers for gyms, studios, and fitness professionals. Learn how bookings work, how profiles are checked, and how timesheets and payments are handled on the platform.
Most venues can secure cover within minutes once a shift is posted. Speed depends on location, time, and availability.
No. The platform is direct. Gyms connect with fitness professionals without recruiter delays.
Professionals upload their qualifications and key details to their profile. Venues can review this before confirming a booking.
Shift pay is shown upfront when a professional applies. Gyms see the full booking cost before confirming. Instructor payments are sent 7 days after the job is completed.
Create a profile, get notified, accept shifts that match your schedule. You stay in control of what you take!
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