Fitness Instructor

Active Lancashire; Leyland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A university sports facility in Preston is seeking a part-time fitness instructor for a fixed term of 6 months. The role includes supervising the fitness suite, conducting fitness assessments, and performing maintenance on gym equipment. Ideal candidates will possess experience as a fitness instructor and hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2. The position requires evening and weekend shifts. This role offers a rewarding environment contributing positively to the community.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience working as a fitness instructor in a gym or fitness facility.
• Ability to supervise and conduct fitness assessments.
• Familiarity with booking and membership systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Fitness Suite during shifts.
• Issue and check memberships as well as conduct inductions.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of gym equipment.

Skills

Fitness instructor experience

Personal training

Customer service

Education

GCSEs (minimum 5)

Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2)

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Location: Preston Campus
Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 26.4
Contract Basis: Fixed Term – 6 Months
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Interview Date: Monday 12 January 2026
Reference: 1452-25

About The Role

We are looking for a fitness instructor work as part of a team who ensure the smooth and safe functioning of a programme of sport and exercise activities at University of Lancashire Sports Facilities. The role involves operating as part of a team working shifts including evenings and weekends supervising the Fitness Suite. You will also liaise with users, and issue and check memberships, conduct inductions and fitness assessments, undertake Personal Training and instruct exercise classes.

The role also involves performing routine inspection, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and preparing areas for a range of activities. There will be reception and administration duties such as operation of the booking and membership systems and cash handling. You will also assist Duty Supervisors in all aspects of the Sports Services operations.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of working as a fitness instructor /personal trainer in a sports/fitness facility. You will also hold a range of GCSEs (minimum 5) or equivalent experience, a Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2) Qualification and a First Aid at Work qualification.

Please note that this role involves working evenings and weekends as part of a shift pattern.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What We Can Offer You

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.