Class Instructor

Wiltshire Council; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.07% annual leave uplift

10% market supplement

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Class Instructor to lead Aqua Fit sessions for a range of abilities in a community leisure setting. The role is casual with no fixed hours, paid hourly with market supplement, and a 12.07% uplift for annual leave, plus eligibility for training and development.

You will plan and deliver engaging classes, monitor wellbeing, maintain safety, and provide a positive, inclusive experience for all participants. Hybrid working applies.

Job description

Salary:£18.58 - £19.84 per hour (inclusive of 10% market supplement)

Additional Payments:An additional PREP rate of 25% or more will be received dependent on the class type and class enrolment

Hours per week:0 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivating Class Instructor who is passionate about helping people improve their health, fitness and wellbeing. You will be confident leading Aqua Fit sessions for a range of abilities and committed to creating a positive, inclusive and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting active lifestyles within the community. This role offers opportunities to develop your skills through training and professional development while working alongside experienced colleagues. You will help make a real difference to participants’ wellbeing and have the chance to grow your career within a respected leisure service.

You will plan and deliver engaging Aqua Fit classes, adapting activities to suit different fitness levels and abilities. You will motivate and support participants, monitor wellbeing during sessions, maintain high standards of health and safety and contribute to an excellent customer experience.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to lead and motivate groups and a commitment to providing safe, high-quality fitness sessions. Previous experience delivering fitness classes is desirable but not essential.

If you enjoy inspiring others to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

As a casual worker, the council will enhance your hourly rate by 12.07% to compensate you for annual leave. You will have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the council is not obliged to offer you work.

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefitshere.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Sarah Harryman, Centre Manager at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.