Fitness Consultant

Wiltshire Council; Melksham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a casual Fitness Consultant in Melksham to guide customers through equipment use during inductions and develop personalised exercise programmes. The role involves coaching clients and supporting their wellbeing journeys, with flexibility and no guaranteed hours.

The position offers hourly pay with enhanced unsocial hours and a commitment to a safe, inclusive and friendly service environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified fitness instructor with ability to guide clients safely.
• Ability to design personalised fitness programmes.
• Strong communication and empathy with customers.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers on safe use of equipment during induction.
• Create customized programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Coach and support customers to reach their wellness goals.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Customer guidance

Empathetic communication

Education

Qualified fitness instructor

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £13.92 - £14.36 per hour (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: 0 hours

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

Are you passionate about fitness and helping others achieve their health and wellness goals? Join our team to empower individuals on their journeys to better wellbeing and happiness.

As a Fitness Consultant, you will provide guidance to customers on the safe use of equipment during their induction and create customized programmes tailored to individual needs. Your responsibilities will also include coaching and supporting customers in reaching their desired goals.

We are looking for someone who is a qualified fitness instructor who can communicate honestly and openly with customers, who is also empathetic, and holds a broad knowledge of the fitness industry.

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.

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 benefits here.

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

Daniel Spencer, Centre Manager at [e-mail]

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.