The process from audit to onboarding was seamless
Creating careers and inspiring change
Iain Stevens is the Senior Manager at Angus Alive who operate 7 venues with the mission of changing lives by inspiring healthy, active and creative lifestyle choices.
Below Iain outlines the successful partnership Angus Alive have enjoyed with YOUR Personal Training since launching their model in December 2021.
Where it started
For many years Angus Alive operated with a very limited Personal Training offering. We felt as a business we could do more but the usual restraints and expertise were not available to us in abundance. We therefore sought a viable solution through YOUR Personal Training and gained a lot of initial comfort from the fact these experts had been operating in this space since 2010 and have a wealth of experience and a robust system we would benefit from.
Why YOUR PT?:
We work with YOUR Personal Training because have taken the burden off Angus Alive. We strive to offer our members 'inspiring choices' and Personal Training certainly fits this mantra. Directors Aaron and James visited all of our venues prior to launch to gain a deep understanding of our centres, communities and PT opportunity before assigning our regional director James Pittam who has continued to deliver the right calibre of Personal Trainer we desire at our venues.
What are YOUR PT like to work with?
The process from audit to onboarding was seamless and now the regular updates and support we have via the YOUR PT is exceptional. We operate in a remote area but our regional director has not only been a presence on site on a regular basis he has also established strong links with our affiliated colleges and developed career opportunities into PT via these routes. In my experience, YOUR Personal Training deliver on every level they say they will and we enjoy the partnership we have adopted.
Why is YOUR PT a great choice for operators?
The YOUR PT model is a great choice for us as an operator. We now have personal trainers in our venues that are buoyant and driven towards supporting our members to achieve amazing results. We can now offer this service across all our centres via the network of PTs that have launched at our sites which is something we could not have achieved alone.
The solution YOUR PT offer is zero cost and hassle free which presents a sensible choice for any operator looking to evolve their gym experience.
Would you recommend YOUR PT?
YOUR Personal Training will undoubtedly s in progressing any gyms PT model forward. They are very forward thinking, great to work with and are experts in this complex field. The PTs that now operate at our centres are confident, happy and excited about their prospects in the industry which is great to see.
A word from our Regional Director JP:
“Building the pipeline of quality candidates for Angus Alive facilities required us to think outside of traditional recruitment methods, building a professional relationship with Dundee and Angus college via Dr Sarah Ramminger (head of curriculum and quality, sports & fitness) was vital so we could identify talented coaches who were passionate about making a career in health and fitness”.
A word from 2 former Dundee and Angus college students who are now thriving as Personal Trainers across Angus Alive centres.
Tanya Quinn
1. How long have you been with Your PT ?
1 year 8 months
2. Which gym are you based at ?
Carnoustie Leisure Centre
3. Where did you study your level 3?
HND at Dundee and Angus college which allowed me to get my level three through Your Academy.
4. Which part of the course did you enjoy the most ?
Support from Your PT and Academy. Practical skills and knowledge from Dundee and Angus.
5. Which part of the Your PT career journey have you enjoyed the most?
Constant support if needed, online resources and opportunity to attend events.
6. Would you recommend other students to Your PT and why ?
Definitely for all the support they give and it makes starting your own PT business that little bit easier.
7. Why are the Angus Alive facilities a nice environment to work in ?
Friendly local people, good gym equipment and the opportunity to take classes if you wish.
Glaucia Spalding
1. How long have you been with Your PT ?
17 months
2. Which gym are you based at ?
Arbroath Sport centre
3. Where did you study your level 3?
Dundee college
4. Which part of the course did you enjoy the most ?
Working with real clients
5. Which part of the Your PT career journey have you enjoyed the most?
To have ongoing support
6. Would you recommend other students to Your PT and why ?
Yes , because YOUR PTs model is very flexible to work with and we have all the mentorship support we need.
7. Why are the Angus Alive facilities a nice environment to work in ?
New environment, good atmosphere and nice people.