Casual Fitness Instructor (Aqua Based Classes)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified fitness instructor to deliver various fitness classes, including circuits and aqua-based fitness. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Gym Instructor certification and strong customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme. Join the team to help improve community health and fitness.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver fitness classes ranging from circuits to Aqua Based fitness.

Skills

Understanding of leisure industry

Customer computerised booking systems

Health and Safety awareness

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Interpersonal communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

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 15 November 2025

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CVs 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 David Hall, 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.