Casual Gym Instructor

Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom North yorkshire county council Salary: £26,847 - £28,153 per annum

Grade: E
Vacancy Hours: Relief
Contract Type: Relief

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Are you passionate about fitness and helping others achieve their health goals? Do you thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment?

Join us at Active North Yorkshire and become a key part of our team!

What You'll Do:

As a Gym Instructor, you'll be at the heart of creating a positive and safe gym experience for all customers. Whether you're guiding members through personalised fitness programs, ensuring the gym environment is maintained, or motivating individuals to reach their fitness potential, your role will directly impact the health and well-being of our community.

You'll work as part of a friendly, supportive team, providing excellent customer service and adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Customer Support: Supervise gym users, offer one-to-one fitness guidance, and create tailored workout plans to help them achieve their goals.
• Safety and Supervision: Ensure the gym environment remains safe, monitor users and equipment, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Promotions and Sales: Contribute to membership growth and retention by promoting gym services, special events, and membership offers.

Facility Maintenance: Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of gym equipment and facilities.

Team Collaboration: Work with a supportive team to maintain high levels of customer service and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

What We're Looking For:

Essential: Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Enthusiastic, reliable, and approachable with a passion for fitness and health. Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Desirable: Additional qualifications such as Level 3 Exercise Referral or First Aid.

Previous experience in a fitness environment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a gym setting. Sales or promotional experience in a leisure or fitness setting.

Why Join Us?

At Active North Yorkshire, we're committed to the development of our team members. As part of our large, supportive organization, you'll have opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and a real impact on the community's health and wellness. In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier: a generous local government pension scheme salary sacrifice schemes employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more

Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing learning, development and career advancement opportunities.

How to Apply:

Apply Now and become part of the Active North Yorkshire team, where your contribution makes a difference! It's easy to apply - simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Daniel Wagstaff, [email removed].

Key Documents:

Job Description.docx

Total Rewards

Key Dates:

Closing date: 27th September 2026

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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