Fitness Instructor

Active Lancashire; Leyland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dedicated fitness instructor to join its team. This role involves supervising the Fitness Suite, conducting fitness assessments, and providing personal training to users. The ideal candidate will have experience in a sports/fitness facility, hold relevant qualifications, and be available for shift work including evenings and weekends. The position offers opportunities for personal development and a beneficial rewards package.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience as a fitness instructor/personal trainer in a sports/fitness facility.
• Must have Gym Instructor qualification and First Aid certification.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Fitness Suite and ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct inductions and fitness assessments for users.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of fitness equipment.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Personal training

Customer service

Administrative duties

Education

GCSEs (minimum 5)

Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2)

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 23 December 2025

InterviewDate: Monday 12 January 2026

Reference: 1452-25

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

We are looking for a fitness instructor to work as part of a team that ensures the smooth and safe functioning of a programme of sport and exercise activities at University of Lancashire Sports Facilities. The role involves operating as part of a team working shifts including evenings and weekends supervising the Fitness Suite. You will also liaise with users, issue and check memberships, conduct inductions and fitness assessments, undertake Personal Training and instruct exercise classes.

The role also involves performing routine inspection, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and preparing areas for a range of activities. There will be reception and administration duties such as operation of the booking and membership systems and cash handling. You will also assist Duty Supervisors in all aspects of the Sports Services operations.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of working as a fitness instructor/personal trainer in a sports/fitness facility. You will also hold a range of GCSEs (minimum 5) or equivalent experience, a Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2) qualification and a First Aid at Work qualification.

Please note that this role involves working evenings and weekends as part of a shift pattern.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.