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Gym Instructor

Horizon Leisure Centres

Havant

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

A local leisure trust is seeking a Casual Gym Instructor to enhance customer experience at Havant Leisure Centre. Applicants should have a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting gym inductions, creating fitness programs, and ensuring cleanliness of facilities. The role offers free access to fitness classes, employee support programs, and opportunities for development. Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills are essential in this dynamic role. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks.

Benefits

Free access to gym and exercise classes
Employee Assistance Programme
Internal recognition schemes
Opportunities for training and development
Free onsite parking – subject to availability

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent required.
  • First Aid Qualification essential.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under supervision.
  • Carry out inductions and gym classes.
  • Write personalised fitness programmes for members.
  • Maintain cleanliness of gym equipment and areas.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Self‑motivated
Ability to work under pressure
Flexible approach to work
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent team working skills

Education

Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or Higher
First Aid Qualification
Job description
Job title

Casual Gym Instructor

Hours

0

Location

Havant Leisure Centre

Salary

£11.78 (under 21) / £12.21 (21 and over)

The Trust

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

The Role

We are looking for a Gym Instructor to join us in transforming our business from 'good' to 'great'! This is a thrilling time for our company, and we need a key team member like you to help us achieve unprecedented success.

Our ideal candidate!

Our ideal person will have a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience in a similar role.

What does the role involve?

The main focus of the role will be to ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under the supervision of the Gym Team Leader. A hands‑on role that requires you to:

  • Carry out inductions on a one to one or small group session basis
  • Carry out gym based classes as per timetable
  • Carry out and write personalised fitness programmes for individual members
  • Proactively maintain the members’ database
  • Promote the gym’s incentives, classes, and forthcoming events
  • Help and assist members with questions and queries
  • Ensure the gym and fitness equipment is kept clean and tidy as per the cleaning schedule
  • Maintain fitness equipment and update the maintenance log
Qualifications
  • First Aid Qualification
  • Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or Higher
Skills and competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self‑motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent team working skills
What you can expect from us
  • A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
  • Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
  • Variety; no two days is the same!
  • An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.
Benefits
  • Free access to our award‑winning gym’s and exercise classes for you
  • Employee Assistance Programme – support for when you need it most
  • Internal recognition schemes
  • Opportunities for training, development and progression
  • Free onsite parking – subject to availability
  • And much more....

This role will be based at Havant but will be expected to travel to other company sites as the need requires.

Interview Process

The recruiting manager will review your CV and, if shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview/assessment process where we will evaluate your suitability for the role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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