Mitchell Wildish

Chelmsford,Essex

Summary

Level 3 qualified fitness professional with experience across commercial gym and leisure centre environments, delivering structured strength and conditioning coaching, group training, and member engagement within fast-paced fitness facilities. Experienced in supporting gym floor operations, maintaining service standards, and contributing to high-quality member experience through coaching, communication, and behaviour change support. Demonstrates strong informal leadership through sport and fitness environments, with a focus on performance development, accountability, and team culture. Developing commercial awareness within fitness operations, including member engagement, service standards, and performance-driven environments. Seeking progression into Gym Manager level responsibility, with a focus on team leadership, operational excellence, and improving gym performance outcomes.

Overview

Certification

Work history

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR / LEISURE OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Dovedale Leisure Centre

Supported daily gym operations within a busy leisure facility, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and member experience
Delivered inductions and supervised gym floor activity, ensuring safe use of equipment and adherence to health & safety procedures
Assisted with maintaining facility standards, including equipment checks and operational readiness
Supported a diverse member base, providing coaching guidance and improving confidence in training environments
Worked as part of a wider leisure team to ensure smooth operational delivery and consistent service standards

GYM FLOOR ASSISTANT / FITNESS COACH

The Gym Group

Delivered high-volume member engagement within a fast-paced commercial gym environment focused on service standards and retention
Provided inductions, exercise instruction, and basic programme guidance to support member onboarding and adherence
Supported gym floor operations including cleanliness, equipment monitoring, and health & safety compliance
Actively engaged with members to improve experience, motivation, and long-term training consistency
Operated within a KPI-driven environment focused on member satisfaction, engagement, and facility standards

TEAM FITNESS COACH

SHOEBURY ROVERS

Led structured team training sessions focused on physical performance, conditioning, and group cohesion
Provided informal leadership within a coaching environment, motivating individuals to improve performance standards
Conducted fitness testing (speed, agility, endurance) to track and measure progress
Supported injury reduction strategies through structured warm-ups and load management
Contributed to building a performance-driven team culture through accountability and consistent feedback

PERSONAL TRAINER

Independent (Family, Friends & Course-Based Clients)

Designed and delivered structured training programmes focused on strength, conditioning, and body composition
Applied progressive overload principles to enhance client strength and endurance
Delivered sport-specific conditioning for rugby athletes, enhancing speed, agility, and overall match fitness
Provided nutrition and recovery guidance to support training outcomes
Established client accountability systems to ensure consistent training and measurable outcomes

Education

BTEC Level 3 - Public Services

USP College

Benfleet

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Physical Education, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish

Skills

Gym operations & facility standards
Team leadership & coaching development
Member engagement & retention focus
Group exercise delivery & support
Health & safety compliance
Performance programming & S&C coaching
Informal leadership in team environments
Behaviour change & client accountability

Sports performance development (rugby & football)
Leadership skills
Time management mastery
Decision-Making proficiency
Visionary thinking
Interpersonal competence
Creative visioning