Gym Instructors

Edinburgh Leisure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local leisure organization in Scotland seeks passionate Gym Instructors to deliver engaging classes and inspire members. Emphasis on customer interaction and a warm atmosphere is key. Qualified candidates will hold CIMSPA credentials and have experience in group fitness settings. The role offers flexible hours, generous holidays, and a supportive work culture, with opportunities for training and career growth across various leisure centers.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Paid sick leave

Company pension with matched contributions

Free membership across all centres

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gym 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 youth and junior members with high-quality activities.

Skills

Engaging teaching style

Customer interaction

Ability to inspire youth

Education

CIMSPA affiliate or Practitioner

Job description

Gym Instructors

Permanent, Part-time and Full-time 11.75-35.75 hours per week

Salary - £25,116 per annum, pro rata for part-time (£13.51 per hour)

Locations - Craiglockhart Tennis & Leisure Centre & Leith Victoria Swim Centre

Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you thrive on helping others reach their potential? Join our team and make a real impact on people’s lives!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and customer-focused Gym Instructors to create a welcoming, motivating, and supportive environment for our members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gym 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 with a high-quality programme of activities that are exciting and developmental.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Paid sick leave
• Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
• Opportunities for training, career growth and development
• Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness centres, gyms, and swimming pools
• 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)

Opportunities Available

Craiglockhart Tennis & Leisure Centre - Part-time, 11.75 hours per week, permanent (Tuesday 16:00 - 21:15 & Sunday 07:30 - 14:30)

Leith Victoria Swim Centre - Full-time, permanent, 35.75 hours per week

Closing Date: Thursday, 22nd of January

Assessment Dates: Monday, 2nd of February

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