Fitness Instructor - Full Time - Hailsham Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure trust is seeking a passionate Fitness Instructor to join their team in Hailsham, England. The role involves inspiring clients to achieve their fitness goals while ensuring the safe use of equipment. Candidates should possess a professional fitness qualification and excellent communication skills. With opportunities for career progression and a host of employee benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Staff benefit scheme with discounts

Discounted staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing schemes

Fully funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous fitness operational experience.
• Ability to establish key customer relationships swiftly.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and tailor workouts for clients.
• Maintain safety while using equipment.
• Build trust and confidence with clients.

Education

Professional related fitness qualification

Job description

Overview

Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good. We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together. We are looking for a Fitness Instructor to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a real passion for fitness along with the relevant qualifications. As a Fitness Instructor, you need to inspire people to train, to tailor the workouts to the individual making them fun and effective, ensuring that they use the equipment both effectively and safely. The role of a Fitness Instructor is varied and interesting as you never know who your next client is going to be, so you will need to possess excellent people skills to build peoples trust and confidence in you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Requirements

• Professional related fitness qualification
• Previous fitness operational experience
• The skill to establish key customer relationships swiftly and appropriately
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communicator

Job Description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference. As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and the UK.

Benefits

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 3rd October 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum