Health And Wellbeing Instructor

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Health & Wellbeing Instructor to join our Active Blackpool team across Blackpool Sports Centre, Palatine Leisure Centre and Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre.

You will deliver inductions, develop personalised programmes and provide guidance to help residents move more, build confidence and reach their health goals. A Level 2 Fitness Instructor is required; Level 3 Exercise Referral is desirable and supported.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
• Holds Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification or is willing to work towards one with our support.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Passionate about health, movement and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inductions and develop personalised programmes.
• Provide advice and motivation to achieve health goals.
• Support individuals of all ages and backgrounds to move more and improve confidence.

Skills

Fitness Instructor Level 2

Communication skills

Customer service

Health & wellbeing focus

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification

Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 3 x 37hrs

Salary - NJC Grade D SCP 7 - 11 £27,274 - £29,071 per annum

Closing Date - 18th November2026 at 23.59pm

Health & Wellbeing Instructor

Based at Blackpool Sports Centre, Palatine Leisure Centre and Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre

Do you have a passion for helping people lead healthier, happier lives?

We're looking for an enthusiastic, approachable and inspiring individual to join our Health & Wellbeing team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference within their local community while building a rewarding career across a diverse range of health and wellbeing programmes.

As a Health & Wellbeing Instructor, you'll play an important role in supporting individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to become move more, improve their confidence and achieve their health goals. Whether you're delivering inductions, developing personalised programmes, providing advice or encouraging someone to take their first steps towards a healthier lifestyle, every day offers the opportunity to positively impact someone's life.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team that is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Blackpool residents. We pride ourselves on creating welcoming environments where everyone feels encouraged, motivated and supported to succeed. As an organisation, we continue to invest in our people, programmes and facilities, recognising that by developing our workforce and enhancing our spaces, we can deliver the very best experience for both our staff and the communities we serve.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Is passionate about health, movement and wellbeing.
• Enjoys supporting and motivating people to achieve their goals.
• Holds a Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification or is willing to work towards one with our support.

What you'll gain:

• A permanent full-time role within an ambitious and growing service.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.
• Experience working across a wide range of health and wellbeing programmes.
• The opportunity to make a real difference within your local community every day.
• A supportive team environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The chance to work for an organisation that invests in both its workforce and its facilities.

Your support could be the catalyst for lasting change. Join Active Blackpool and help reduce health inequalities by empowering people to take control of their health, increase their confidence and live healthier, happier lives for longer.

For an informal discussion or to learn more about the role, please contact Jenny Fairfield, Active Communities Manager, via email at [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)