Senior Fitness Instructor

Places for People; Loughton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious organization dedicated to promoting health and fitness within the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and enhance the fitness experience at the new Epping Leisure Centre. You will lead a passionate team, focusing on impactful health initiatives and ensuring a welcoming environment for all. With flexible working options and a commitment to personal development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a supportive setting that values your contributions.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Ongoing personal learning and development opportunities

Access to company pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Discounts on activities and centre shop

Discounts from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Experience in gym environments and delivering group workouts.
• Management experience and fitness qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support department lead in planning and implementing fitness offers.
• Mentor and manage the team to achieve fitness-related KPIs.

Skills

Experience working in a gym environment

Experience delivering group workout classes

Management experience within a gym environment

Experience with Exercise to Music

Experience with Group Cycling

Experience with Les Mills programs

Education

Level 2 Fitness qualification

Level 3 Fitness qualification

Job description

More about your role

As a support to the department lead, you will help to shape, plan, implement, and review the fitness offer within your facility. This role also offers an exciting opportunity to assist with the launch of the new Epping Leisure Centre. You will support, mentor, and manage the team to achieve all fitness-related KPIs. Your key focuses will align with the healthy communities and fitness strategy, including customers, colleagues, retention, technology, commercial aspects, group workouts, and the environment. Additionally, you will develop impactful health and wellbeing initiatives targeted at communities experiencing the greatest health inequalities.

More about you

• Experience working in a gym environment
• Experience delivering group workout classes
• Level 2 Fitness qualification – required
• Level 3 Fitness qualification – desirable
• Experience with Exercise to Music, Group Cycling, or Les Mills programs
• Management experience within a gym environment

Benefits

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business that offers many challenges and opportunities for growth. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Alignment with the Real Living Wage Foundation
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to four juniors
• Flexible working options, including part-time work and shift work
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Ongoing personal learning and development opportunities
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan – up to £500 savings per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop, and cafes
• Additional perks, including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more