Fitness Instructor

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Holiday allowance & pension

Facilities access to Sport & Fitness

Professional development support

David Ross Sports Village facilities

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Nottingham’s Health & Fitness team at University Park is seeking a motivated Gym/Fitness Instructor to welcome members, deliver inductions and tailor fitness programmes.

You will lead group classes, support members on the gym floor, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment across our facilities. NVQ Level 2 in Gym/Fitness Instructing is required, with a passion for helping others succeed.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for health and fitness and helping others succeed.
• Commitment, flexibility, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Confidence in delivering excellent customer service to a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new members and deliver engaging inductions.
• Create tailored fitness programmes to help members reach goals.
• Lead group exercise classes that are fun, inclusive and motivating.
• Offer guidance and support to members on the gym floor.
• Keep facilities safe, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone.

Skills

Genuine passion for health and fitness

Customer service

Teamwork and independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Gym/Fitness Instructing

Job description

Salary

£26,908 to £28,890 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

CCS Sport DRSV

Location

University Park

Salary

£26,908 to £28,890 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Monday 05 October 2026

Reference

REG2143426

Do you love fitness? Are you passionate about helping others feel fitter, healthier, and more confident? If so, we’d love you to join our friendly, supportive, and high-energy Health & Fitness team.

We’re dedicated to delivering an exceptional fitness and sporting experience for our university community. From welcoming new members to leading energising classes, you’ll inspire and motivate people of all backgrounds to achieve their goals, all while working in some of the best facilities in the sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcome new members and deliver engaging inductions
• Create tailored fitness programmes to help members reach their goals
• Lead group exercise classes that are fun, inclusive, and motivating
• Offer guidance and support to members on the gym floor
• Keep our facilities safe, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Gym/Fitness Instructing
• A genuine passion for health, fitness, and helping others succeed
• Commitment, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in delivering excellent customer service and engaging with a diverse community

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Access to Sport and Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Ongoing professional development, including support to gain industry-recognised qualifications
• The chance to work in world-class facilities at the David Ross Sports Village, a sector-leading venue
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

We believe fitness and sport should be welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all. By joining our team, you’ll play a key role in creating an environment where every member feels supported, motivated, and empowered to achieve their goals.

What next

Further information is available in the role profile.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time working a minimum of 18.125 hours per week, we encourage you to apply. We may also consider job share arrangements. All staff employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Please contact James Nee or Michael Stray, Assistant Health and Fitness Managers, via [e-mail] or [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly via email will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.

Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.