Group Workout Instructor

Places Leisure Group; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% bonus scheme

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Learning & development opportunities

Company pension

Healthcare cashback up to £500

Discounts on activities

Job summary

Places Leisure is seeking a Group Workout Instructor to deliver dynamic group sessions and inspire participants of all abilities. You will engage with members, maintain energetic and supportive coaching, and help people progress in a safe, motivating setting.

Experience in fitness and a relevant qualification is preferred, with development support offered to achieve the Group Workout Programme qualification. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and excellent customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fitness industry, particularly personal and group training.
• Hold a qualification suitable for delivering the Group Workout Programme, or be willing to achieve it with our development support.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging group workouts to large and small classes in a lively environment.
• Inspire and motivate participants to reach their fitness goals safely.
• Engage with customers, build relationships, and maintain high energy in sessions.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness, following regulations and company procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep facilities clean and safe.

Skills

Group workouts

People skills

Time management

Continuous learning

Customer focus

Teamwork

Job description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More About Your Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Group Workout Instructor, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best. With your previous experience in the fitness industry, specifically personal and group training, you will be full of enthusiasm and love talking with people whilst motivating them to push themselves to achieve their aims in a safe and encouraging manner. All our Group Workout Instructors should hold a qualification suitable for delivery of our world-class Group Workout Programme. However, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.

More About You

• You'll be enthusiastic about delivering group workouts to large and small classes in a fast-paced environment, where you will easily be able to hold the attention of a room full of people and your charisma will shine through.
• With your strong people skills, you will always put the customers' needs at the forefront of everything you do and have the ability to create personable and meaningful relationships.
• You will have exceptional time management skills.
• Maintain an interest in your continuous personal development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and play an active part in keeping on top of new trends within the industry.
• You will be comfortable working with customers of all abilities, no matter what stage they are in their fitness journey.
• Work as a team to keep our facilities clean and safe, adhering to regulations and our company procedures. Our teams maintain consistent standards; therefore, you will want to be your best, in everything you do.

Benefits

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.