Gym Instructor

Horizon Leisure Centres; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure trust is seeking a Gym Instructor to ensure efficient gym operations in Guildford. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification with experience. Key responsibilities include conducting fitness classes and ensuring a welcoming environment for members. Enjoy benefits like free gym access, health plans, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Free access to gym and exercise classes

Employee discounts and wellbeing platform

Healthcare Cash plan

Free 24/7 access to GPs

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Internal recognition schemes

Training, development, and progression opportunities

Free onsite parking

Hybrid and family-friendly policies

Generous company sick pay scheme

Employee referral scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under the supervision of the Fitness Manager.
• Carry out welcome visits with new customers.
• Deliver group exercise classes.
• Supervise junior gym sessions.
• Tailor personalised fitness programmes.
• Engage with members about classes and events.
• Keep the gym and equipment clean.
• Perform tasks as required by the Fitness Manager.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

A flexible approach to work

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent team-working skills

Education

Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or Higher

First Aid Qualification

Personal Trainer Level 3

Emergency Response Training

Job description

Job title: Gym Instructor

Hours: 20

Location: Guildford

Salary: £12,254.53 - £12,698.40

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.

The Role

We are looking for a Gym Instructor to join us in transforming our business from ’good’ to ’great’! This is a thrilling time for our company, and we need a key team member like you to help us achieve unprecedented success.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal person will have a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience in a similar role.

What does the role involve?

The main focus of the role will be to ensure the efficient operation of the Gym under the supervision of the Fitness Manager. A hands‑on role that requires you to:

• Carry out welcome visits with new customers.
• Deliver group exercise classes.
• Supervise junior gym sessions and provide support to younger members.
• Work practically with members to tailor personalised fitness programmes to their individual needs.
• 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 in a safe condition.
• Carry out any other tasks as required by the Fitness Manager.

Qualifications

• Gym Instructor Qualification Level 2 or Higher (Essential)
• First Aid Qualification (Desirable)
• Personal Trainer Level 3 (Desirable)
• Emergency Response Training (Desirable)

Skills and competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent team‑working skills

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 sites 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.

As you can imagine, we get a great response to all our job adverts and as a consequence, there may be times when due to the volume of applicants we need to close a vacancy early. To avoid disappointment, be sure to get your application in early!

If you are a recruitment agency, please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.