Verified Job
Sales
GP Referral Instructor
Sales
#760710
Remote / WFH
North Tyneside Council
Job Description
LGrade 7 Scp 019 - 022 £32,061.00 - £33,699.00
Contractual hours
12
Basis
Part Time
Job category/type
Youth / Community / Leisure Centres
Date posted
14/07/2026
Job reference
REQ000189
Sport and leisure currently operate 5 state of the art indoor leisure sites across the borough, the facilities include four swimming pools, multi-functional fitness suites, sports halls, studios, and outdoor pitches. The service attracts over one million visitors a year.
You will be based at The Lakeside Centre as a Gym Fitness Instructor (GP Referral Qualified).
You will be required to supervise the gym, deliver gym inductions for the general public and GP Referrals, create exercise programmes for customers, ensure the health and safety of uses, including carrying out equipment checks and the safe use of equipment. Assist customers with enquiries and ensure the gym is kept to a high level of cleanliness. Your duties will also include promoting the positive image of North Tyneside Council, encouraging participation of our customers, maintain a high level of customer service and attend meetings when required.
A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, provide an efficient and friendly service, be able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
Candidates must hold a GP Referral Instructor Qualification. Please see the job description and job specification for all duties associated with this job role. If you can demonstrate the NTC core values, ‘we listen and we care’ we would like to hear from you.
The position is a part-time permanent post, working 12 hours per week.
The hours are:
Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 8pm and a Friday 8am to 12pm
The salary is Grade 7 pro rata.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: the team at Lakeside on 0191 643 2816 or email:
[email protected]
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.
We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
Applying
When you click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.
Learn More
For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
Contractual hours
12
Basis
Part Time
Job category/type
Youth / Community / Leisure Centres
Date posted
14/07/2026
Job reference
REQ000189
Sport and leisure currently operate 5 state of the art indoor leisure sites across the borough, the facilities include four swimming pools, multi-functional fitness suites, sports halls, studios, and outdoor pitches. The service attracts over one million visitors a year.
You will be based at The Lakeside Centre as a Gym Fitness Instructor (GP Referral Qualified).
You will be required to supervise the gym, deliver gym inductions for the general public and GP Referrals, create exercise programmes for customers, ensure the health and safety of uses, including carrying out equipment checks and the safe use of equipment. Assist customers with enquiries and ensure the gym is kept to a high level of cleanliness. Your duties will also include promoting the positive image of North Tyneside Council, encouraging participation of our customers, maintain a high level of customer service and attend meetings when required.
A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, provide an efficient and friendly service, be able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
Candidates must hold a GP Referral Instructor Qualification. Please see the job description and job specification for all duties associated with this job role. If you can demonstrate the NTC core values, ‘we listen and we care’ we would like to hear from you.
The position is a part-time permanent post, working 12 hours per week.
The hours are:
Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 8pm and a Friday 8am to 12pm
The salary is Grade 7 pro rata.
Contact:
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: the team at Lakeside on 0191 643 2816 or email:
[email protected]
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.
We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
Applying
When you click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.
Learn More
For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
