Fitness Instructor

Places for People; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented enterprise is seeking a motivated Fitness Instructor to join their team. The role involves inspiring clients, providing tailored fitness advice, and maintaining high standards in a lively environment. Ideal candidates will have at least CIMSPA Level 2 and a passion for helping others on their fitness journeys. This position offers career growth opportunities and a range of benefits, including full health and fitness membership and flexible working options.

Benefits

Real Living Wage alignment

Bonus scheme

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Company Pension scheme

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Discounts on activities and cafes

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2 qualification.
• Support for achieving CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3 available.
• Ability to provide Personal Training sessions and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Put customers’ needs first and build meaningful relationships.
• Conduct initial inductions and monitor customers' fitness journeys.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain facility standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of fitness programs

Ability to inspire others

Education

CIMSPA Level 2

CIMSPA Level 3

Job description

Overview

Reporting Group: Leisure - Operations. We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it is people who make a community. Places Leisure creates active places and healthy people for communities to thrive and aims to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. We are committed to supporting our team as part of our cause and to treating you as more than just a number.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Fitness Instructor at Places Leisure, where you will work in a fun, lively environment with like-minded people. You will inspire others to work together and deliver their best, providing suitable health and fitness advice tailored to each customer’s goals.

There are opportunities for career development within Places Leisure, including Personal Training, growth into a Fitness Manager role, and ongoing training and CIMSPA/ REPS qualification support.

Responsibilities

• Always put the customer’s needs at the forefront and build personable, meaningful relationships.
• Maintain ongoing personal development by staying informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Carry out initial inductions and ensure customers use equipment safely and correctly.
• Work with customers of all abilities, set and monitor appropriate programmes, and support their fitness journeys.
• Provide Personal Training sessions as an additional service and be prepared to take on new PT clients through face-to-face interactions and basic marketing tools.
• Collaborate with the team to keep facilities clean and safe, adhering to regulations and company procedures; maintain high standards in all duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2 is required.
• Ideal to hold CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3; we will support motivated individuals in achieving this qualification through our learning opportunities.

Additional Information

Safeguarding and equality: At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures; pre-employment checks (including DBS where applicable) are conducted to promote a safe working environment. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk.

Armed Forces: We support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee an interview to serving or former reservists meeting the essential criteria. Disability Confident: We are Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Neurodivergent: we guarantee an interview for neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria.

Benefits

• Real Living Wage alignment
• Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part-time, shifts, and more)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ongoing personal learning and development
• Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Additional perks including discounts from shops, cinemas and more