Fitness Instructor

Complementary Training; Largs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in Scotland seeks a qualified fitness instructor to provide class cover and support fitness activities. You will work within a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications including Gym Instructor Level 2 and other fitness class certs. Employee benefits include a generous holiday scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday

Cycle2Work Scheme

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Relevant fitness industry qualification required.
• Gym Instructor Level 2 and class qualifications essential.
• Exercise to Music qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness instruction and class cover.
• Support delivery of various fitness classes.
• Work during a flexible weekly schedule.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Indoor cycling

Kettlebells

Exercise to Music

Education

Relevant fitness industry qualification

Gym Instructor Level 2

HNC in a sports-related subject

Job description

Location: Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

About the Role

Sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design. The Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre is the first UK residential sports centre of its kind – designed for inclusivity, and it has been inspiring sportspeople for more than 60 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness instruction and class cover.
• Support delivery of classes and fitness suite cover.
• Work within a seven-day cycle, covering early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Relevant fitness industry qualification.
• Gym Instructor Level 2, fitness class qualifications in indoor cycling, kettlebells and other classes.
• Exercise to Music qualification desirable.
• HNC in a sports-related subject beneficial.

How to Apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 17 February 2026.

Employee Benefits

We offer flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.