Group Exercise Instructor - Casual - New Milton Health and Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; New Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable leisure trust in New Milton is seeking Group Exercise Instructors to join their team. This role involves ensuring a fun and safe environment for class attendees, requiring excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates will have a nationally recognized group exercise qualification and experience in a leisure environment. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career development, along with a supportive workplace culture aimed at improving community health.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Rewarding role supporting health & fitness

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes.
• Experience working in a leisure-related environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all participants are engaged and safe during classes.
• Work alongside the fitness team to deliver a successful class programme.
• Bring creativity to enhance the exercise programme.

Skills

Group exercise qualification

Customer service experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

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 Group Exercise Instructors to join our friendly and professional team. You will be customer focused and ensure that all attending are getting the best from the class, 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. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

• Nationally recognised group exercise qualification
• 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?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 22nd December 2025

Salary: Up to £30.33 per hour (depending on qualifications)