Studio Group Exercise Instructor

North Northamptonshire Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Public sector opportunities

Statutory leave entitlement

Permanent contract

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead diverse fitness classes at Corby’s East Midlands facilities. You will deliver high-quality sessions, motivate participants, and ensure safety during workouts, while providing excellent customer service in a welcoming, inclusive setting.

The role requires knowledge of exercise techniques, ability to create engaging routines, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Group Exercise Instruction Qualification.
• Les Mills Qualification desirable.
• Exercise to music Qualification.
• Experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Strong knowledge of exercise techniques and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes for various fitness levels.
• Motivate members and maintain engaging class atmosphere.
• Monitor safety and provide exercise modifications.
• Engage with members before and after classes and answer questions.
• Design and implement diverse workout routines.
• Coordinate with fitness team on schedules and best practices.

Skills

Group Exercise Instruction

Les Mills Qualification (desirable)

Exercise to music Qualification

Group fitness experience

Education

Group Exercise Instruction Qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Education Region: East Midlands Location: Corby East Midlands International Pool, George St & Lodge Park Sports, Centre Shetland Way, Corby Salary: £24.44per hour Salary Description: £24.44 this includes a Market Factor Supplement of £10.74 which is reviewed annually

As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality fitness classes to our members. Your responsibilities will include leading group sessions, motivating participants, ensuring safety during workouts, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires a strong knowledge of exercise techniques, the ability to create engaging workout routines, and effective communication skills. You will collaborate closely with the fitness team to maintain a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.

We offer:

• a competitive rate of paygreat opportunities in a large unitary council - many of our casual workers decide to apply for permanent positionsstatutory leave entitlementlots of opportunities to work in the public sector to make a difference

What will you be doing?

• Conducting a variety of group exercise classes that cater to different fitness levels and interests.
• Encouraging and inspiring members to achieve their fitness goals while maintaining a fun and engaging class atmosphere.
• Monitoring class participants to ensure they are performing exercises correctly and safely, providing modifications when necessary.
• Interacting with members before and after classes, addressing any questions or concerns, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Designing and implementing diverse workout routines that keep classes fresh, exciting, and challenging.
• Working closely with the fitness team to share best practices, coordinate class schedules, and contribute to the overall success of the fitness program.

About you

• Group Exercise Instruction Qualification.
• Les Mills Qualification (desirable).
• Exercise to music Qualification.
• Previous experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Strong understanding of exercise techniques, fitness principles, and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and engage participants, and capable of providing modifications for varying fitness levels.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic about fitness, with a genuine interest in helping others achieve their fitness goals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, share best practices, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

About us

Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focusedRespectfulEfficientSupportiveTrustworthy Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire CouncilArmed Forces CommunityThe council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)