practical mentor profile

Role:  Practical Mentor

Branch:  Geelong Fitness College

Campus:  Planet Fitness - 83A Purnell Rd, Corio VIC 3214

Availability:  10 am – 6 pm Fridays and Sundays

Background: Cade is a fitness professional with over six years of experience in the industry. He started as a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at Virgin Active Pitt Street, Sydney, delivering classes and personalised training. Later, he ran his own personal training business for a year, focusing on client-centered fitness. At Planet Fitness Tuggerah, he worked as Head Trainer, leading group classes and creating customised fitness plans. Promoted to Assistant Manager at Planet Fitness Corio, he also stepped in as General Manager when needed. As a nationwide trainer mentor, Cade supports and coaches trainers across Australia, helping them excel in their roles.

Opportunities:  Cade is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for aspiring fitness professionals. His mentoring philosophy blends hands-on learning with insights into the business side of gym operations, drawing from his own positive mentoring experiences to inspire others to reach their potential and thrive in their careers. Under Cade’s guidance, students gain practical experience in group class instruction through co-running or shadowing, personalised client programming, and understanding gym management and operations, including leadership responsibilities and team development. His mentorship is ideal for fitness students who are passionate about helping others, eager to learn, and motivated to grow in a dynamic industry.

Conditions: Students are expected to maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a positive attitude during practice sessions. Students need to make sure they are well prepared for the sessions, having watched the demonstration videos, prepared the paperwork and have your practice clients organised.