Pilates Group Workout Instructor

Places Leisure Group; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% bonus

Health & fitness membership

Flexible working

Extra annual leave

Learning & development

Company pension

Healthcare cashback

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People Group is seeking a passionate Pilates Instructor to join Places Leisure in a lively gym environment in Ferndown. You will lead engaging group and personal training sessions, inspire participants to reach their goals, and support members with motivation and safety.

You should bring experience in the fitness industry, excellent people skills, and a drive to stay ahead of trends. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering group workouts to diverse populations.
• Qualified to deliver the World-class Group Workout Programme.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging group workouts to large and small classes in a fast-paced gym environment.
• Motivate members and maintain a safe, inclusive training space.
• Build personable relationships with customers and understand their needs.
• Keep up-to-date with fitness trends and maintain professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain clean, safe facilities and follow procedures.

Skills

Group workouts

People skills

Time management

Personal development

Teamwork

Education

Group Workout Qualification

Job description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More About Your Role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pilates Instructor, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best. With your previous experience in the fitness industry, specifically personal and group training, you will be full of enthusiasm and love talking with people whilst motivating them to push themselves to achieve their aims in a safe and encouraging manner.

• You'll be enthusiastic about delivering group workouts to large and small classes in a fast-paced environment, where you will easily be able to hold the attention of a room full of people and your charisma will shine through.
• With your strong people skills, you will always put the customers' needs at the forefront of everything you do and have the ability to create personable and meaningful relationships.
• You will have exceptional time management skills.
• Maintain an interest in your continuous personal development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and play an active part in keeping on top of new trends within the industry.
• You will be comfortable working with customers of all abilities, no matter what stage they are in their fitness journey.
• Work as a team to keep our facilities clean and safe, adhering to regulations and our company procedures. Our teams maintain consistent standards; therefore, you will want to be your best, in everything you do.

All our Group Workout Instructors should hold a qualification suitable for delivery of our world-class Group Workout Programme. However, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

Benefits

We Know That There's Always More We Can Do To Make You Smile, That's Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package With Each Role, Yours Will Include:

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.