Casual Gym Instructor

Application closing date
12/08/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 3, £12.85 per hour
Package
Casual
Job category/type
Council
Job description
Post Ref: CC526



Calderdale Sports Services operate four facilities: Sowerby Bridge, Brighouse and Todmorden Sports Centres, and the Shay Stadium.



The service ensures the effective, efficient and safe operation of the Sports facilities, to provide the highest standards of customer Service and to satisfy the requirements of the Organisations Policies, Procedures, and Service Operating Plans.



We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivating instructor to deliver high quality inductions and programmes, and to monitor the users, to ensure safe use of equipment within our fitness studios.



Provide guidance, support and instruction to customers using the gym.



This post requires a high level of emphasis upon customer care and membership retention.



A level 2 Gym instructor qualification is essential, in addition to health and fitness knowledge.



Demonstrable customer service skills; being able and willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.


Closing Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025


Interview Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025


We may utilise digital interview methods.


As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.


On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.


Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. Read more