Group Exercise Leader (Hydro Rider Instructor) Fixed Term 12 Months

CV Life; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and fitness membership

Free family membership

Free uniform

Free training

Discounts on activities

Free venue entry

Employee benefits & discounts

Job summary

CV Life invites applications for a Hydro Rider Instructor to cover maternity leave at Centre AT7 in Coventry. The role requires delivering water-based group exercise with a focus on safety, inclusivity and fun, on a Monday evening for 1 hour per week.

Salary is paid at £21.38 per hour, with maternity cover lasting just over one year. The post requires enthusiastic, energetic delivery and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of customer care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Hydro Rider instructors encouraged to apply.
• Experience in leading water-based fitness sessions is desirable.
• Ability to adapt classes for varied abilities and fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver safe, engaging Hydro Rider classes.
• Monitor participants and provide clear instructions and modifications.
• Maintain health and safety standards and equipment checks.
• Promote positive customer service and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Hydro Rider Instructor

Job description

Reference Number: AT108

Closing Date: 28th September 2026

Hours: 1 hour per week

Rate of Pay: £21.38 per hour

Hydro Rider Instructor – Maternity Cover

We’re looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Hydro Rider class instructor to cover our popular cycling exercise class in the water at Centre AT7.

• Mondays
• 7.15pm–8.00pm
• Maternity cover – just over 1 year: 19 th October 2026 – 25 th October 2027

We’re looking for someone who is confident, energetic and passionate about delivering fun, engaging and safe fitness sessions.

Qualified Hydro Rider instructors encouraged to apply.

CV Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description

Reporting to: Group Fitness Coordinator

Scope

Coventry Sports Foundation and Culture Coventry are independent organisations who work collaboratively through CV Life, so that this Job Description as a CV Life document extends to cover the employment contracts held with either Culture Coventry Trust or Coventry Sports Foundation.

Overall purpose and objective of the role:

To assist the Fitness Operations Manager and ‘Lifestyles’ Manager in the daily operation of Group Exercise to Music Classes.

Main duties of the role:

• To plan, prepare and deliver safe, effective and engaging Group Exercise classes to a high standard, appropriate to the class format and the differing abilities, needs and fitness levels of participants, within the scope of the Instructor’s qualifications and Company procedures.
• To monitor and support participants throughout classes, providing clear instruction, appropriate exercise modifications, encouragement and motivation, whilst promoting an inclusive, welcoming and positive environment.
• To ensure appropriate Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times, including carrying out suitable checks of the studio and equipment, identifying and reporting hazards or defects, and ensuring equipment is used and stored safely.
• To follow all Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation, including those relating to Health & Safety, safeguarding, equality, customer care and emergency procedures, and to appropriately report accidents, incidents, injuries, concerns or near misses.
• To set up and dismantle equipment as required for classes and ensure the studio is left clean, tidy and ready for use following each session.
• To maintain high standards of customer care, responding appropriately to customer enquiries, feedback and complaints and contributing to the ongoing improvement of Group Exercise provision.
• To assist in promoting and publicising the Group Exercise timetable and associated activities, including representing and promoting the Company at external venues and events where required.
• To attend relevant training, refresher courses and meetings, and maintain all qualifications and professional standards required for the role.
• To maintain appropriate class and attendance records and provide relevant information to management, in accordance with Company procedures.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues across the Company’s facilities, sharing good practice, expertise and responsibilities and supporting the effective delivery and development of Group Exercise services.
• To maintain a professional appearance and approach at all times, promoting the work, values and public image of the Company through positive, respectful and professional conduct.
• To work at a range of sites operated or managed by the Company and undertake other duties appropriate to the level and general responsibilities of the post, as directed by Line or Senior Management.

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed and updated depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.

Responsibilities for all employees

• To embrace and lead by example on the Company’s key values of PRIDE, PASSION and PERFORMANCE or those that might at any time be subsequently re-defined.
• To support the Company’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring awareness of the Company’s Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice Guidance, and to be vigilant, reporting any safeguarding concerns without delay.
• To undertake all duties and fully comply with all of the Company’s general standards and those relating to the specific requirements of the role.
• To take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work, and to co-operate with health and safety matters to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
• To co-operate with managers and colleagues to ensure environmental responsibilities are complied with.
• To carry out tasks at a range of sites that are either operated or managed by the Companies / Trusts or where services are delivered by the Companies / Trusts
• To be involved in any aspects or opportunities for sharing of good practice, expertise and responsibilities within the Companies / Trusts. To generally help promote the work and public image of the Companies / Trusts, always maintaining high standards of customer service and personal appearance.
• To attend and fully engage with all internal training and development requirements and opportunities, and maintain such qualifications as required by the demands of the role.
• To interact positively with customers adopting a friendly and professional approach at all times.
• To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when dealing with, maintaining, sharing and storing information.
• To undertake other duties as specified, which are appropriate to the qualifications, experience and general level of the post.

Job Reference Number AT108

Closing Date 28th September 2026

Department Lifestyles

Location Centre AT7

Hours 1 hour per week

Salary £21.38 per hour

• FREE health and fitness membership* **
• FREE health and fitness membership for a family member or friend* **
• FREE uniform for applicable roles
• FREE training for applicable roles
• DISCOUNTS on various Centre activities*
• FREE entry to venues*
• Access to the full range of CV Life Employee Benefits & Discounts

(*not applicable to casual workers)
(**The two benefits combined can be worth £1000!)

We encourage and welcome applications from all ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Our aim is to build a diverse workplace and to become a truly inclusive employer with a workforce and visitor audience as diverse as the communities we serve. We seek to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all those who work at CVLife.