Group Exercise Instructor

Freedom Leisure Limited; Desborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit leisure trust in Desborough is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor. This role focuses on ensuring members of the women's only circuits class receive excellent support in a fun and safe environment. Candidates should have a nationally recognized group exercise qualification and previous experience in coaching or leading classes. Benefits include flexible hours, training, and potential permanent opportunities. Salary is up to £24.46 per hour on a casual basis.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted staff membership

Qualifications

• Experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Demonstrated experience of working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure attendees gain the best from the women's only circuits class.
• Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe environment.
• Collaborate with fitness team members for successful class programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Customer service experience

Education

Nationally recognised group exercise qualification

Job description

Group Exercise Instructor

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure? If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people's lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

Role Overview

You will be customer focused and ensure that all attending are getting the best from our women's only circuits class, working with individuals with a range of abilities, in a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. We are looking for a real people person, who is a team player, as you will work alongside members of the fitness team to ensure a successful class programme.

Requirements

• Nationally recognised group exercise qualification
• Previous experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes
• Experience working in a leisure related environment involving customer service
• To be able to demonstrate experience of working within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted staff membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Salary: up to £24.46 per hour

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.