Casual Fitness Instructor (Aqua Based Classes)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified individual to deliver fitness classes including circuits and HIIT. The successful candidate will possess a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and have a strong understanding of the leisure industry. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a team. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, committing to the development of its workforce.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the leisure industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a leisure setting.
• Certification as a Level 2 Gym Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of fitness classes including circuits and HIIT.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and safety during fitness sessions.
• Manage leisure facilities and equipment effectively.

Skills

Excellent understanding of the leisure industry

Understanding of customer computerized booking systems

Understanding of the operation of leisure facilities and equipment

Health and Safety awareness

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting

Job description

Closing date: 11 January 2026

The successful candidate will undertake delivery of fitness classes ranging from circuits and HIIT to Low Impact Exercise and Aqua Based fitness.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

To be successful you will need:

• Excellent understanding of the leisure industry
• Understanding of customer computerised booking systems
• Understanding of the operation of leisure facilities and equipment including Health and Safety awareness
• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the Enhanced level.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: Bolsover District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close at Midnight on 11 January 2026

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR;[e-mail]

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dawn Watts, Duty Manager, on [phone] or email [e-mail]

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.