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.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
We are looking for a Fitness Instructor to join our team. We are looking for someone who has a real passion for fitness along with the relevant qualifications including a Level 2 Studio Instructor qualification. As a Fitness Instructor, you need to inspire people to train, to tailor the workouts to the individual making them fun and effective, ensuring that they use the equipment both effectively and safely. The role of a Fitness Instructor is varied and interesting as you never know who your next client is going to be, so you will need to possess excellent people skills to build peoples trust and confidence in you.
As variety comes with being a Fitness Instructor and no two days are the same, you could be carrying out one to one training, offering workout advice, checking the equipment, or teaching a class. If you have the skills and passion, we want 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.
Fitness Instructor hours: 32 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)
Studio Instructor hours: 5 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)
Requirements
1. REPs level 2 or 3 Fitness Instructor
2. Exercise to music or a Level 2 Studio Instructor qualification (training can be provided for suitable candidates)
3. To assist support the gym users with exercise queries and programs on a day-to-day basis.
4. To provide the highest standards of customer service and safety at all times in accordance with the policies, procedures and systems.
5. To instruct fitness sessions, at various levels of ability on both a group and individual basis
6. Outgoing personality with a can do attitude
Benefits
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?
7. My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
8. Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
9. Incremental holidays
10. Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
11. Company pension
12. Various insurance and saving schemes
13. Financial advice
14. Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
15. All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 2nd August 2024
Fitness Instructor Salary: up to £19,087 per annum
Studio Instructor Salary: up to £5,748 per annum