Fitness Instructor
About this role
Fitness Instructor
Location: Leys Pool & Leisure, Oxford, OX4 6JL
Job ID: 312401
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time / Regular (24 hours per week)
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Additional Level 3 hours available)
Hourly Rate: £14.06 per hour + excellent benefits
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge, we connect passionate health, fitness, and wellness professionals with rewarding careers across the UK leisure and hospitality sector. Partnering with leading leisure trusts and operators, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, supportive roles where your expert coaching, care, and encouragement help people build healthier futures and promote active lifestyles across local communities.
Role Overview
As a Fitness Instructor working on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT) at Leys Pool & Leisure, you will inspire people to achieve their health and fitness goals while helping create a welcoming, community-focused environment where everyone can thrive.
Your work has direct purpose, supporting members through every stage of their fitness journey. Whether you are conducting fitness assessments, onboarding new members, or leading group exercise sessions, you will play a vital role in delivering lasting health results.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Delivery: Deliver health and fitness programmes, coaching members on structured exercise plans tailored specifically to their personal goals.
Progress Tracking: Monitor member progress, attendance, and exercise activity to provide ongoing motivation and support.
Assessments & Onboarding: Carry out comprehensive health and fitness evaluations (including body composition, cardiovascular, and strength checks) and welcome new members.
Class Instruction: Deliver group fitness, small group training, and personal training sessions to high coaching standards.
Environment & Service: Promote a safe, clean, and inclusive gym environment while delivering exceptional customer service to all visitors.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an approachable, energetic fitness professional with a strong commitment to member care and inclusive health engagement.
Requirements:
Core Qualification: Hold a recognized Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
Personal Training: Hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, or show a willingness to work towards this within your first 12 months of employment.
Desirable Skills: Level 3 GP Referral qualification or group training certifications (such as circuits, indoor cycling, or HIIT) are advantageous.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong understanding of fitness principles combined with a passion for building trust, motivating clients, and delivering customer-focused care.
Vetting Requirement: An Enhanced DBS check and an Occupational Health Questionnaire are required for this role (safeguarding checks and DBS processing provided free of charge).
What We Offer You
Financial Package: Competitive hourly rate of £14.06 per hour.
Family Perks: Free gym membership for you and your immediate family, plus free swimming lessons and holiday clubs for one child (50% off for additional children).
Leave & Pension: 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, alongside a 6% employer-matched pension contribution.
Training & Career Development: Ongoing learning pathways, personal trainer discounts, and access to internal career progression opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom wellbeing app, and comprehensive health support.
Retail Discounts: Exclusive savings across approximately 1,000 major retailers spanning food, fashion, travel, entertainment, and gym equipment.
Our Recruitment Process & Equal Opportunities
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Ban the Box: We champion fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions (subject to safeguarding exemptions). Reasonable adjustments are fully supported throughout the recruitment journey.