Senior Fitness Instructor

Places Leisure; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles as a Senior Fitness Instructor. In this exciting role, you'll support the launch of a new leisure center while mentoring a dynamic team to achieve fitness goals. Your expertise in group classes and gym management will be crucial in creating active spaces that foster community health. With a commitment to personal development and a range of attractive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the wellness industry. If you're passionate about fitness and community well-being, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership for you and family

Flexible working arrangements

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Ongoing personal development opportunities

Company Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan (up to £500/year)

Discounts on activities, shop, and cafes

Additional perks and discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Required Level 2 Fitness certification and experience in gym settings.
• Management experience and ability to deliver group classes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support department lead in shaping and reviewing fitness offerings.
• Mentor and manage the team to achieve fitness KPIs.

Skills

Experience working in a gym environment

Experience delivering group workout classes

Level 2 Fitness certification

Management experience in a gym setting

Experience with Exercise to Music

Experience with Group Cycling

Experience with Les Mills classes

Education

Level 2 Fitness certification

Level 3 Fitness certification

Job description

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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise committed to building communities and supporting individuals to thrive. At Places Leisure, we aim to create active spaces and promote healthy lifestyles, becoming the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

More About Your Role

Supporting the department lead, you will help shape, plan, implement, and review fitness offerings within your facility. This includes assisting with the launch of the new Epping Leisure Centre. You will support, mentor, and manage the team to achieve fitness KPIs, aligning with our strategy focused on customers, colleagues, retention, technology, and community health initiatives.

More About You

• Experience working in a gym environment
• Experience delivering group workout classes
• Level 2 Fitness certification (required)
• Level 3 Fitness certification (desirable)
• Experience with Exercise to Music, Group Cycling, or Les Mills classes
• Management experience in a gym setting

Benefits

• We align with the Real Living Wage Foundation
• Bonus scheme at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you and nominated family members
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Ongoing personal development opportunities
• Company Pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan (up to £500/year)
• Discounts on activities, shop, and cafes
• Additional perks and discounts from various partners

Next Steps

If you meet the criteria and are ready for the next step, click apply to be redirected to our careers site for more details and to submit your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and creating safe communities, following strict policies and procedures, including DBS checks where applicable. All employees are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards and report concerns appropriately.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services