Reformer Pilates Instructor

Freedom Leisure; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure trust is seeking a Reformer Pilates Instructor to lead sessions in Gloucester. The role offers casual hours and the chance to undertake training in February 2026. Ideal candidates will have qualifications such as Level 2 Fitness Instructor and skills in customer service and team collaboration. The position involves engaging with the community, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for participants, and developing a successful class program. The closing date for applications is February 6, 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Rewarding role supporting health & fitness

Qualifications

• Experience leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes.
• Experience in a leisure-related environment involving customer service.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and encourage community members to be active.
• Ensure a fun, enjoyable, and safe environment for all participants.
• Help shape a successful class programme.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Customer-focused

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Level 2 Exercise to Music

Level 3 Personal Training

Level 2 or Level 3 Pilates

Job description

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

We’re looking for a Reformer Pilates Instructor to join our friendly and professional team, we are excited to be launching our brand‑new Reformer Pilates programme on 1st March 2026.

To support this, we are offering Reformer Pilates Instructor training* on 12th & 13th February 2026.

To take part in the training, you must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor
• Level 2 Exercise to Music
• Level 3 Personal Training
• Level 2 or Level 3 Pilates

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and be part of an exciting programme from day one.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, customer‑focused and passionate about supporting others. You’ll ensure every participant gets the most from their session in a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. As part of our fitness team, you’ll help shape a successful class programme and play a key role in engaging the community.

If you’re ready to inspire, encourage and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

• Previous experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes

• Experience working in a leisure related environment involving customer service
• To be able to demonstrate previous experience of working within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity

(*Training terms and conditions apply, spaces for training are limited).

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Salary: up to £22.94 per hour