Casual Gym Instructor

Horizon Leisure Centres; Warblington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure trust is seeking a Casual Gym Instructor to support the efficient operation of the Gym at Havant. You will carry out inductions, deliver fitness classes, and create personalized programs for members. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You can expect comprehensive training and varied daily tasks, along with benefits such as free access to the gym, employee support programs, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Free access to gym and classes

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for training and progression

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent with relevant experience.
• First Aid Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under the supervision of the Gym Team Leader.
• Carry out inductions on a one-to-one or small group session basis.
• Deliver gym-based classes as per timetable.
• Create and write personalised fitness programmes for individual members.
• Proactively maintain the members’ database.
• Promote the gym’s incentives, classes, and forthcoming events.
• Help and assist members with questions and queries.
• Ensure the gym and fitness equipment is kept clean and tidy.
• Maintain fitness equipment and update the maintenance log.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent team working skills

Education

First Aid Qualification

Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or higher

Job description

Job title: Casual Gym Instructor

Hours: 0

Location: Havant Leisure Centre

Salary: £11.78 (under 21) / £12.21 (21 and over)

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential with Horizon.

The Trust

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making a positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

The Role

We are looking for a Gym Instructor to join us in transforming our business from 'good' to 'great'! This is a thrilling time for our company, and we need a key team member like you to help us achieve unprecedented success.

Our ideal candidate!

Our ideal person will have a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience in a similar role.

What does the role involve?

The main focus of the role will be to ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under the supervision of the Gym Team Leader. A hands‑on role that requires you to:

• Carry out inductions on a one‑to‑one or small group session basis
• Deliver gym‑based classes as per timetable
• Create and write personalised fitness programmes for individual members
• Proactively maintain the members’ database
• Promote the gym’s incentives, classes, and forthcoming events
• Help and assist members with questions and queries
• Ensure the gym and fitness equipment is kept clean and tidy as per the cleaning schedule
• Maintain fitness equipment and update the maintenance log

Qualifications

• First Aid Qualification
• Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or higher

Skills and competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent team working skills

What you can expect from us:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
• Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
• Variety; no two days are the same!
• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by dynamic, empowered individuals.

Benefits

• Free access to our award‑winning gym’s and exercise classes for you
• Employee Assistance Programme – support for when you need it most
• Internal recognition schemes
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Free onsite parking – subject to availability
• And much more…

This role will be based at Havant but will be expected to travel to other company sites as the need requires.

Interview Process

The recruiting manager will review your CV and, if shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview/assessment process where we will evaluate your suitability for the role. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.