Group Workout Instructor

Places for People; Willingale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Pension with matched contributions

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Free gym membership

Annual leave with buy options

Wellbeing support

Training and career progression

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Places Leisure, part of the Places for People Group, is seeking a Group Workout Instructor to deliver engaging group exercise experiences and create a welcoming environment for members at our centres. You’ll lead classes, support timetable updates and collaborate with the fitness team while keeping up with industry standards and safeguarding policies.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 Fitness or Les Mills qualifications (YMCA Award 2/3 Bridge accepted) and have prior group workout delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering group workout, fitness or exercise classes.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality group workout classes and lead sessions that inspire and engage members.
• Support timetable launches and work collaboratively with colleagues across the centre.
• Maintain professional registrations and ensure safeguarding and safety requirements are followed.

Education

Level 2 Fitness qualification

Les Mills certification

YMCA Award Level 2/3 Bridge

Job description

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More About Your Role

As a Group Workout Instructor you will employed directly by us not on a self employed basis, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding group exercise experiences for our members. You'll lead high-quality classes that inspire, motivate and engage participants while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. You'll help maximise member satisfaction through excellent service and positive interactions before, during and after every class. You'll support group workout launches and timetable updates, work collaboratively with colleagues across the centre and contribute to a professional and motivated fitness team. You'll also stay up to date with industry developments, maintain relevant professional registrations and ensure all company policies, procedures, safety requirements and safeguarding responsibilities are followed at all times. We have now partnered with EMD UK as the governing body for Group Workout and it is now compulsory that all instructors have Professional Membership. To qualify for membership they must hold a level 2 certification or other specific fitness qualification as stipulated by EMD UK.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 Fitness qualification and/or Les Mills certification desirable (we also accept YMCA Award level 2/3 Bridge Course for EMD UK Professional Membership).
• Experience delivering group workout, fitness or exercise classes
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment

More About You

You're passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and creating a positive experience for every member. You'll bring a motivating and energetic approach to your classes, alongside a strong commitment to customer service. You enjoy working as part of a team, thrive in a busy environment and are keen to continuously develop your skills and industry knowledge.

Experience within the leisure sector and delivering group workout classes would be beneficial. Active registration with CIMSPA or another relevant governing body is desirable, and you'll be committed to maintaining professional standards and promoting a safe environment for all members. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Benefits (casual Roles Will Vary)

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues up to 2%
• Paid annual leave with options to buy additional annual leave
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confiden

What's next?

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

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.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an