Casual Group Exercise Instructor

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking energetic individuals to deliver high-quality Group Exercise classes at local leisure centres. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and hold a relevant qualification, such as Exercise to Music or Gym Instructor Level 2. The role requires a commitment to a high level of customer service to enhance user experience, and is offered on a casual basis covering various hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Confidence and an outgoing personality are essential.
• Required to hold a current Exercise to Music qualification or Gym Instructor Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and high energy Group Exercise classes.
• Work alongside a team of Group Exercise instructors.
• Build attendance and retain customers.

Skills

Interpersonal and customer care skills

Confidence

Outgoing personality

Education

Current Exercise to Music qualification

Gym Instructor Level 2

Current related class qualification

Job description

Overview

Chelmsford City Council runs four leisure centres across the city of Chelmsford offering a wide range of sport and leisure activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment. If you are interested in a career in leisure and are passionate about delivering the best customer service, then we have the job for you.

Responsibilities

We are looking for energetic and self‑motivated individuals to deliver high quality and high energy Group Exercise classes at Riverside Leisure Centre and Dovedale Leisure Centre. You will work alongside our team of Group Exercise instructors in delivering the high level of customer service our users expect, building attendance and retaining customers.

This position is offered on a casual basis to cover the opening hours of the centre, from 5.30am to 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

The applicant must have excellent interpersonal and customer care skills, be confident, outgoing and ideally hold a current Exercise to Music qualification and/or Gym Instructor Level 2. Applicants must hold a current related class qualification for example:

• Les Mills Programmes
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Zumba
• Box Fit
• Group Cycle
• Aqua

Please note, should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Safeguarding

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre‑employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.