Gym Instructor

Edinburgh Leisure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with employee contributions

Paid sick leave

Free membership across centres

Training and development

Cycle-to-work

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Edinburgh Leisure is expanding its Gym Instructor team at Queensferry High School. This part-time vacancy offers 12 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £30,117 per annum and an hourly rate of £16.23.

The role focuses on delivering engaging group exercise and providing a welcoming, safety-focused service to all members. The successful candidate will join a large health and fitness team, benefiting from generous benefits, career development, and staff discounts across facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructing group exercise and fitness programs.
• Ability to engage and connect with a varied customer base.
• Warm, welcoming personality with enthusiasm and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes with an engaging teaching style.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every customer.
• Interact with customers, offering advice and encouragement.
• Inspire youth and junior members with a high-quality activity programme.

Skills

Group exercise

Customer engagement

Enthusiastic persona

CIMSPA affiliate

Job description

Gym Instructor JD

Salary- £30,117 per annum, pro rata for part-time (£16.23 per hour)

Hours- Part-time, 12 hours per week

Contract- Permanent

Location-Queensferry High School

Have you ever thought of joining Edinburgh’s biggest health and fitness team? Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you have a passion for helping others fulfil their potential to achieve a healthier, more active life?We have an ideal opportunity for you!We are looking forenthusiastic and energetic personto join ourGym Instructorteam at Queensferry High School.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver classes with an enthusiastic and engaging teaching style.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every customer.
• Interact with customers, offering advice and encouragement.
• Inspire our youth and junior members witha high-quality programme of activities that are exciting and developmental.

What You’ll Bring:

• CIMSPA affiliate (old Reps Level 2) or a CIMPSA Practitioner (old Reps Level 3).
• Previous experience instructing group exercise and fitness programs.
• Ability to engage and connect with a varied customer base.
• Warm and welcoming personality topped with enthusiasm, passion, and commitment.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
• Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
• Paid sick leave
• Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
• Opportunities for training, career growth and development
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Opportunity available:

• Queensferry High School - part-time, permanent - 12 hours per week (Tuesday and Thursday 16:00 - 22:00).

Closing date- Wednesday, 18th of November

Assessment date- Thursday, 26th of November

Assessment location- Meadowbank Sports Centre

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450