Group Exercise Instructor

The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure centre in Southampton is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead energizing classes across various genres. The ideal candidate will possess Level 2 qualifications and have experience in creating engaging exercise classes. This role offers flexible hours, with a focus on customer engagement and well-being.

Benefits

Gym and Swim membership

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension options

Flexible casual working hours

Qualifications

• Reliable, approachable, friendly, and motivating.
• Experience in leading and creating engaging exercise classes.
• Ability to accommodate a wide range of ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes in various fitness genres across leisure centres.
• Create safe and effective classes keeping up with trends.
• Deliver classes with energy and enthusiasm.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate and adapt classes

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 in Exercise to Music or Gym instruction

Job description

Post Title: Group Exercise Instructor

Site Location: BH Live Active – Southampton

Salary: £23.50 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

The role:

BH Live is recruiting for reliable, passionate and experienced Group Exercise Instructors to lead classes in our BH Live Active leisure centres across Southampton.

We are looking for several genres including Les Mills, Body Combat, Body Pump, Zumba, Dance, Group Cycle, Aqua, Circuits, Yoga, Pilates and LBT/Body conditioning and positions are available at:

• BH Live Active, The Quays
• BH Live Active, Chamberlayne
• BH Live Active, Bitterne

We are particularly keen on receiving applications for Group Cycle and Aqua Instructors

You will be vital part of our customer experience; therefore energy, passion and a drive to support others on their fitness journey are essential requirements for this role.

We are looking for reliable instructors, who will cover classes mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Sound like you? Apply today.

You will:

• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, motivate and adapt a class to accommodate a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Create safe and effective classes; that remain up to date with current industry trends.
• Deliver all classes with energy and enthusiasm, letting your passion for fitness shine through.

You will need:

• A Level 2 in Exercise to Music or Level 2 in Gym instruction alongside your qualifications to teach your chosen class. Les Mills and Zumba Instructors do not require a Level 2 qualification but will need to complete a team teach/audition prior to joining the team.
• Experience in leading and creating engaging exercises class in at least one of the genres.
• To be reliable, approachable, friendly and motivating.

Please click here to view the job description for further information on this role.

We offer:

• Gym and Swim membership (eligibility criteria applies)
• Onsite parking (dependent on site)
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Flexible casual working hours, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing
• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience
• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All applications to be made via the BH Live Careers site: careers.bhlive.org.uk

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.