Fitness Instructor

£12.71 per hour, will be reviewed as a real living wage employer.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 23/04/2026

About this job

Trafford Leisure is looking for a Gym Instructor to join our team.

Location: move Urmston - Salary: £12.71 per hour.

As a Real Living Wage employer, we will review this rate as part of our upcoming 2026 pay review.

Hours: Up to 36.25 hours available (Full time or Part time - please indicate your preference in your application form).

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Join Us: We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives. This is a pivotal point in our evolution as Trafford Council's multi million pound leisure investment programme is rolled out, transforming the portfolio of leisure centres into fit for purpose, accessible, inspiring spaces under a new brand of "move" for future generations.

The Role: We are looking for friendly, motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at an exciting time of change for Trafford Leisure. As a Gym Instructor, you'll help create a positive experience for everyone who visits move Urmston, supporting members to feel confident, safe and motivated while using our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and helping them feel comfortable in the gym.
• Showing people how to use equipment safely and giving fitness advice.
• Creating fitness programmes to support members' goals.
• Teaching or covering classes and setting up equipment when needed.
• Keeping the gym clean, safe and tidy, and helping with membership enquiries.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
• Desirable (please be encouraged to apply if you have any of these):
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Pre & Post Natal
  • GP Referral
  • Spin / Indoor Cycling
  • Group Exercise specific qualifications

Hours

• Shifts will fall across our operational hours, which include early starts from 6:00 am, late finishes up to 9:30 pm.
• Weekend shifts, typically between 7:30am start and 6:00pm finish, on a set weekly roster.

Benefits

• A supportive and structured workplace
• Pension scheme
• 32 days holiday, rising to 38 days after 5 years (including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Free Fitness Membership (worth up to £450 per year)
• Discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 family or friends
• 24 /7 GP access
• Employee health scheme, including confidential counselling
• Employee Assistance Programme (claim up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
• Perks at Work discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

The Next Steps: To apply, please complete the application form using the link below.

If you need any adjustments or have difficulty applying, you can email your CV to: supportservicestraffordleisure.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI)

At Trafford Leisure, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

If you need any support to apply, please contact: supportservicestraffordleisure.co.uk.

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