Gym Instructor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Wellbeing platform

Healthcare plan

GP access 24/7

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Hybrid policies

Employee recognition

Job summary

Horizon Leisure Centres in Guildford is recruiting a Gym Instructor to oversee the gym, ensure safety, and support members to reach fitness goals. The role includes delivering group classes, supervising teen sessions, and promoting member engagement across classes and gym challenges.

The position offers a comprehensive induction, training, and benefits such as free gym access for you and a +1, wellbeing platform, healthcare, and a pension, with hybrid and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Gym Instructor Level 2 qualification is essential.
• First Aid qualification is essential.
• Desirable: Personal Trainer Level 3 or Exercise Referral Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the gym and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Support gym-goers to achieve health and fitness goals.
• Deliver group exercise classes.
• Supervise teen gym sessions and assist younger members.
• Engage with members about classes, events and gym challenges.
• Assist members with queries.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment.
• Carry out tasks as required by the Gym Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Energy and resilience

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Customer-focused

Ability to relate across ages and back

Education

Gym Instructor Qualifications; Level 2

First Aid Qualification

Personal Trainer; Level 3

Exercise Referral Qualification; Level 3

Job description

Gym Instructor

Looking for a vibrant community that rewards, recognizes, and inspires? Join us for competitive pay, growth opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and an extraordinary workplace culture.

We usually respond within a week

Job title: Gym Instructor

Hours:40

Location:Guildford

Salary:£26,436.80

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential with Horizon.

The Trust:

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

Your Role

As a gym instructor you will be responsible for overseeing the gym; maintaining a safe and clean environment and supporting gym-goers to achieve their health and fitness goals

Your Responsibilities

• Use the Horizon HELLO in all customer interactions

• Carry out gym appointments with new and existing customers

• Deliver group exercise classes within the gym

• Supervise teen gym sessions and provide support to younger members

• Proactively engage with members on classes, forthcoming events, promotions and gym challenges

• Help and assist members with questions and queries

• Ensure the gym and fitness equipment is kept clean and is in a safe condition

• Carry out any other tasks as required by the Gym Manager

Your Qualifications

• Gym Instructor Qualification; Level 2

• First Aid Qualification

• Personal Trainer; Level 3 – desirable

• Exercise Referral Qualification; Level 3 – desirable

Your Competencies & Skills

• Good interpersonal, time management and organisational skills

• Energy and resilience

• Flexibility and multi-tasking skills

• Customer-focused

• Ability to relate to the requirements of customers from all age groups and backgrounds

• Ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining a quality service

What you can expect from us:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!

• Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!

• Variety; no two days is the same!

• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.

Benefits:

• Free access to our award-winning gym’s and exercise classes for you and a +1

• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform

• Healthcare Cash plan

• Free 24/7 access to GPs using our SmartHealth plan

• Employee Assistance Programme - support for when you need it most

• 23 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

• Internal recognition schemes

• Opportunities for training, development and progression

• Free onsite parking - subject to availability

• Hybrid and family friendly policies

• Generous company sick pay scheme

• Employee referral scheme

• Company pension scheme

• Death in service benefit

• And much more....

This role will be based at Guildford but will be expected to travel to other company site as the need requires.

Interview Process:

The recruiting manager will review your CV and if shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview/assessment process where we will evaluate your suitability for the role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

There may be times when due to the volume of applicants to need to close a vacancy early to avoid disappointment, be sure to get your application in as soon as possible!