Aqua Aerobics Instructor - Casual - Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre

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

Job summary

A charitable leisure trust in Ringwood is seeking a passionate Aqua Aerobics Instructor to join their welcoming team. The role involves leading fun and safe classes, ensuring a great customer experience. Candidates should hold a nationally recognized qualification and have previous experience in leading group exercise classes. Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment are part of the offer. This is a great opportunity to contribute to community health and fitness.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Qualifications

• Prior experience in leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes is preferred.
• Experience in a leisure-related environment with customer service is required.
• Demonstrable experience working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all attendees get the best from the Aqua Aerobics class in a fun and safe environment.
• Work alongside the fitness team to ensure a successful class programme.

Skills

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to maintain professionalism

Education

Nationally recognised Aqua Aerobics qualification

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are looking for Aqua Aerobics Instructor to join our friendly and professional team. You will be customer focused and ensure that all attending are getting the best from the class, 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.

Predominately we are looking for qualified instructors for the following Les Mills Body Pump class.

We also welcome applications from passionate Instructors who can bring something new to the programme. Our key focus is to ensure our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

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.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

• Nationally recognised Aqua Aerobics 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 previous experience of working within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• 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: 23rd January 2026

Salary: Up to £26.03 per hour (depending on qualifications)