Cycle Instructor

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking enthusiastic Cycle Instructors to lead high-quality group classes across London & Collection clubs. You will bring energy, expert instruction and a welcoming vibe to every session, while upholding Virgin Active standards and safety guidelines.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a passion for community, music-driven class design, and flexible teamwork with club staff to enhance member experience.

Qualifications

• Inspiring and empowering group exercise instructor with stage presence.
• Good understanding of how music can structure a class.
• Experience teaching group exercise classes with clear communication.
• Passionate about keeping people safe while exercising.
• Enjoys building a strong community among members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging group exercise classes across London & Collection clubs.
• Bring personality, energy and style while creating an inclusive environment.
• Prepare for each class with music, equipment and choreography where relevant.
• Deliver clear, confident instruction and explain safety measures.
• Create an energetic experience that motivates participation and progression.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality and adhere to procedures.
• Ensure equipment and studio space are set up safely before/after class.
• Communicate with the club team and report issues affecting member experience.
• Represent Virgin Active positively inside and outside the club.
• Be open to feedback and continuously improve teaching and member experience.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Stage presence

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Community building

Job description

About the Role

Virgin Active is looking for talented and engaging Cycle Instructors to deliver high-quality group exercise classes. The role involves bringing energy, expertise and community into every class, creating inclusive and welcoming experiences for members. Instructors represent the Virgin Active brand and work with club teams to support a strong member experience across London & Collection clubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging group exercise classes across London & Collection clubs in line with Virgin Active standards and the requirements of the format taught, with the uniqueness that has given you a following.
• Bring own personality, energy and style to every class while creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members.
• Prepare thoroughly for each class, including music, equipment, choreography and class content where relevant.
• Deliver clear, confident and motivating instruction, ensuring members understand what they are doing and how to exercise safely.
• Create an energetic and memorable experience that motivates members to participate, progress and enjoy being active, and build positive relationships with members to contribute to a strong sense of community within the club.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, punctuality and reliability, and follow all Virgin Active health, safety, safeguarding and operational procedures.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness, set-up and safe use of equipment and studio space before, during and after class.
• Communicate effectively with the club team, provide appropriate feedback and report any issues that may affect the member experience.
• Represent the Virgin Active brand positively and professionally both inside and outside the club.
• Be open to feedback and continually look for ways to develop teaching and improve the member experience.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Inspiring and empowering group exercise instructor with a stage presence that can motivate members to give their all.
• Good understanding of how music can structure a class.
• Experience in teaching group exercise classes, with knowledge of the fundamentals of clear communication and giving instructions.
• Passionate about keeping people safe whilst exercising, always keeping an eye out for risks to members.
• Loves the community aspect of fitness and puts in the time to develop strong relationships with members.
• Loves to learn from those around them.
• Acts as a member of one team with one goal, always being themselves, working hard and dreaming big.
• Always looking for ways to learn and improve, to inspire people while having fun and doing the right thing.

Workplace

• London & Collection clubs

The Application Process

The hiring process includes an assessment day on 28th October, with successful applicants invited on 21st October.

1. Successful applicants are invited on 21st October.
2. Attend an assessment day on 28th October.