Group Exercise Instructor

Wave Active; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity and social enterprise is seeking Group Exercise Instructors to lead engaging and motivational classes at Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing. The role requires strong coaching abilities, adaptability to diverse participant needs, and the capability to create a fun environment. Instructors must hold relevant fitness qualifications and have at least one year of teaching experience. This position offers the chance to foster active lifestyles and support community health initiatives.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience.
• Ability to educate members on correct exercise techniques.
• Ability to cover classes across various Wave sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Group Cycling classes that motivate participants.
• Create a fun, inclusive atmosphere for all ages.
• Ensure safety and adherence to policies during classes.

Skills

Strong coaching attributes

Adaptable session planning

Excellent communication skills

Education

ETM Qualification and/or Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification

Other relevant qualifications depending on the class

Job description

Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing (Eastbourne)

45 Minute Class = £25.75 per class (rate is inclusive of holiday pay)

Are you a Rockstar instructor ready to inspire your next Group Fitness class? We are recruiting for Group Exercise instructors to deliver classes that will be motivating, inclusive and fun at Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing.

We are seeking motivated Instructors to deliver;

• Group Cycling

Classes available on Sundays, shared on an alternate basis with another Instructor

In addition, we welcome applications from Instructors who teach:

• Dance-style classes

Availability required for weekday mornings

Our Group Exercise Instructors must be passionate about delivering classes that will encourage participation from all ages and abilities and create an amazing, memorable member experience.

You must possess strong coaching attributes and be able to adapt your sessions towards varied abilities. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who have the confidence to engage with our customers and motivate them in a safe and fun environment, all of which underpin our principle of Inspiring Active Lifestyles and have a key role in helping our customers achieve their personal goals and aiding membership retention.

You will also need to be reliable, punctual, adaptable, and flexible with a passion for bringing a healthier, fitter lifestyle to our customers.

You will deliver classes in line with our policies and procedures, ensuring a safe environment for all attendees.

Background

Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing has been formed through a partnership between Wave Active ltd, and South Downs Health and Care GP Federation.

Wave Active is a Charity and Social Enterprise managing leisure sites across the Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough and is passionate about providing services and opportunities that support individuals to gain, regain or maintain positive health, fitness and wellbeing.

South Downs Health and Care is a Social Enterprise owned by the GP practices of Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Lewes, High Weald and Bexhill. SDHC Vision is to enable every person to live their best life. SDHC is CQC registered and runs NHS community healthcare services.

What is Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing?

Hillbrow is a healthy living, activity focused, leisure and sports centre offering connected healthcare provision under one roof, enabling the best possible health and wellbeing in the community.

By linking resources between NHS Primary Healthcare Services and Community Leisure, GPs and Healthcare Teams can collaborate with leisure support staff to provide proactive and dynamic care under one roof. The focus is on person‑centred care, with an emphasis on positive outcomes for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

The goal is to change the way clinical and leisure health focused professionals work together on a daily basis to improve the health of the local community.

How?

Bringing together leisure facilities and activities, with NHS General Practice and Primary Health care, services and delivering co‑ordinated personalised interventions to the heart of the local community.

Wave Active is an award‑winning charity and social enterprise, supporting our local communities with facilities, activities and services, to inspire active lifestyles.

Wave’s purpose is inspire active lifestyles and our vision is to be at the heart of the improvement of health and wellbeing in the Community.

SDHC is a social enterprise owned by the GP practices of Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Lewes, High Weald and Bexhill. SDHC’s vision is to enable every person to live their best life. SDHC is CQC registered and runs NHS community healthcare services with the vision to enable people to live their best lives.

By linking resources between NHS Primary Healthcare Services and Community Leisure, GPs and Healthcare Teams can collaborate with leisure support staff to provide proactive and dynamic care under one roof. The focus is on person‑centred care, with an emphasis on positive outcomes for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. This is achieved through effective treatment, including encouraging participation in relevant and appropriate physical activity. The goal is to change the way clinical and leisure health professionals work together on a daily basis to improve the health of the local community.

Personal Specification

Qualifications

• ETM Qualification and/or Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification
• Other relevant qualification required dependent on class being delivered

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Educate members on correct exercise techniques and offer modifications / progressions / regressions where required.
• Make your participants’ safety and enjoyment your number one priority.
• Ability to deal with a diversity of individuals and encourage participants to feel successful.
• Ability to communicate with people of all age groups.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate all skills / exercises being taught to participants.
• Manage in class feedback.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to cover classes across various Wave sites.

Personal Attributes

• To be able to follow Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing Policies and Procedures.

Job Description

Location:

Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing

Hours:

To apply for this or any position with Wave Active please fill out our application form.