A leading sports coaching and fitness services company in Dubai is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist / Personal Trainer to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in sports rehabilitation, corrective exercise, personal training, and functional movement assessment who are committed to delivering high-quality client care and performance coaching.
The role offers an attractive salary package with commission and performance-based incentives, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated healthcare and fitness professionals looking to grow their careers in the UAE.
Job Title: Physiotherapist / Personal Trainer
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Sports Coaching, Fitness, Rehabilitation, and Wellness
Salary: AED 2,000 – AED 6,000
Job Responsibilities
As a Physiotherapist / Personal Trainer, your responsibilities will include:
- Assess clients’ physical condition, movement patterns, posture, and functional limitations.
- Design individualized rehabilitation, corrective exercise, and fitness programs based on client assessments.
- Deliver one-on-one personal training sessions focused on strength, mobility, flexibility, endurance, and injury prevention.
- Conduct comprehensive Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and biomechanical assessments.
- Develop sports rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injuries.
- Monitor client progress and modify exercise programs according to rehabilitation and fitness goals.
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- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, injury prevention strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support client recovery and athletic performance.
- Maintain accurate client records, assessment reports, and progress documentation.
- Build long-term relationships with clients through excellent communication and professional service.
- Support business growth through client retention, referrals, and professional consultations.
- Ensure all training sessions comply with health, safety, and professional standards.
Job Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in physiotherapy, personal training, sports rehabilitation, or corrective exercise.
- Strong understanding of:
- Human Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Human Movement
- Exercise Physiology
- Functional Movement Analysis
- Experience conducting Functional Movement Assessments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong client relationship management abilities.
- Sales and customer service skills to promote wellness programs and training packages.
- Professional appearance with a positive attitude.
- UAE work experience is considered an advantage.
- DHA License or DHA Eligibility is preferred for Physiotherapist applicants.
Physiotherapist Certifications
Applicants holding one or more of the following certifications will have an advantage:
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES)
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- EXOS Performance Specialist
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Certification
- REPs UAE Registration
Physiotherapist – Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Sports rehabilitation expertise
- Corrective exercise programming
- Functional movement analysis
- Personal training and fitness coaching
- Injury prevention strategies
- Exercise prescription
- Strength and conditioning knowledge
- Client motivation and coaching
- Communication and presentation skills
- Sales and customer relationship management
- Time management
- Professional ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail