Group Exercise Instructor - Casual - Desborough Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Desborough; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Staff Membership (including

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial advice

Flexible working hours

My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme

Paid annual leave

Potential permanent work opportunities

Various insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for casual, on-demand hours across our centres. You will lead Women's only circuits classes, adapt sessions for a range of abilities and create a welcoming, safe environment for all participants.

A real people person with teamwork skills will fit in well with our fitness team and help deliver high-quality experiences. We provide full training, a supportive culture, and a benefits package including staff membership and

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised group exercise qualification.
• Experience leading/coaching group exercise classes.
• Experience in leisure environment with customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach group exercise classes.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity in sessions.
• Collaborate with fitness team to deliver the programme.

Skills

Group fitness qual

Coaching experience

Customer service

Team player

Professionalism

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 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 Group Exercise Instructor to join our friendly and professional team. You will be customer focused and ensure that all attending are getting the best from our Women's only circuits class, working with individuals with a range of abilities, in a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. We are looking for a real people person, who is a team player, as you will work alongside members of the fitness team to ensure a successful class programme. We also welcome applications from passionate Instructors who can bring something new to the programme. Our key focus is to ensure our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• Nationally recognised group exercise qualification (Zumba or Body Pump)
• Previous experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes
• Experience working in a leisure related environment involving customer service
• To be able to demonstrate previous experience of working within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

Benefits

• Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Flexible working hours
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Paid annual leave
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 9th October 2026

Salary: up to £24.95 per hour

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.