Gym Instructor

Full (37 hours) and part time hours available

Be part of the future of leisure in Peterborough!

Are you passionate about fitness and leisure and focused on creating an excellent customer experience?

Vivacity is excited to be moving forward in the next phase of its journey as part of Peterborough Limited and we need the best people to help us grow. Our new management structure will enable us to develop our leisure facilities across Peterborough to offer our customers a great experience and succeed on our mission to Keep Peterborough Active.

What can we offer you?

• Expertise – learn from our team of highly experienced leisure experts.
• Development – enhance your career through training opportunities and new qualifications.
• Employee benefits – free gym membership and discounted memberships for family/friends, money‑saving schemes, support services, pension, and life assurance.

Applicants who do not currently hold a valid NPLQ certificate will be expected to gain this qualification within 12 weeks of joining. We will assist you in obtaining this qualification and we are happy to discuss this with you during your interview.

To ensure the delivery of high‑quality customer‑focused leisure services

To provide high quality Fitness Classes

To carry out gym and equipment testing and cleaning tasks in accordance with normal operating procedures.

Ensure the safety and well‑being of customers at all times

To ensure public supervision of swimming pools, gyms, and other dry side facilities.

To monitor areas utilized by the general public in accordance with procedures set down by the company’s operating procedures

To assist with duties across leisure sites including but not limited to reception, cleaning, and swim school

Operate the leisure facilities in accordance with the Company Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan.

Prepare facilities in accordance with the daily rota, cleaning specification, and the Duty Manager’s instructions.

To ensure the correct use of the gyms, studios, and equipment in accordance with the center operating procedures.

To carry out gym induction for customers and create personalised programs

To support promotional initiatives and marketing plans and assist with customer consultation work.

To patrol the gym and studios ensuring the safety, well‑being, and motivation of members.

To provide group and personal fitness tuition to members ensuring customers needs are met

To complete administrative duties for the induction, monitoring, and evaluation of members ensuring personal and confidential fitness information is handled in accordance with company procedures.

To ensure Instructors are in attendance and lessons/classes are underway at the correct time, and report issues to the Duty Manager

Regularly patrol the gym area on rota and ensure all areas of the leisure facility and machines are clean and in good working order.

To patrol outside areas as directed by the Duty Manager

Set up and take down equipment as required

To take bookings and collect fees and other monies using the computerised cash register and on‑screen booking

To report any damage or malfunction of any equipment, plant, or building fabric to the Duty Manager immediately it is discovered.

Report any health and safety matters immediately to the Duty Manager and undertake any remedial action.

Assist in general preparation for outside events and activities.

Ensure and embody high standards of customer care at all times

Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all our customers.

Undertake any other duties as and when requested by the Duty Manager.

To work the necessary shift patterns to ensure the service is appropriately staffed at all times

Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Full Driving License – Business Insurance (E)
• Experience of working in the Leisure, hospitality or well‑being sector (D)
• Experience of working in a service delivery customer focused environment (D)
• Experience in dealing with difficult customers (D)
• Experience of working across multiple sites (D)
• Experience of working with cash and till system (D)
• Ability to quickly learn new skills (E)
• A current Level 2 Register of Exercise professional (REPS)
• GCSEs C grade or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths (D)
• A First Aid at Work qualification or willingness and ability to gain (with support from the company) in 12 weeks (E)
• An enhanced DBS check (E)
• A current Level 2 Register of Exercise professional (REPS) or ability to gain (with support from the company) in 12 weeks (E)
• A full valid driving license or ability to easily get to all facilities (E)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (D)
• Understand the importance of Health and Safety and its application (E)
• Understand of the importance of and commitment to Equalities and Diversity and its application (E)
• Great Customer Service (E)
• Flexibility in working, including evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working on a shift rota basis (E)
• Effective interpersonal skills (E)
• A good team worker (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (E)
• A passion for leisure and fitness services (E)

How to apply

You can apply directly to the link below

You will find more information about the work we do at our website