Health and Fitness Instructor (Casual)
Pay: £13.69 per hour
Location: Bert Williams Leisure Centre, Nettlefolds Way, Bilston, WV14 0EF
Role Type: Casual
Service: WV Active
Please note: This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Join WV Active and Help Our Communities Stay Active
City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for enthusiastic, qualified, and customer-focused Health and Fitness Instructors to join our team at Bert Williams Leisure Centre on a casual basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for fitness professionals who are passionate about health and well being and enjoy helping people of all ages achieve their fitness goals. As a casual member of staff, you will provide cover for annual leave, sickness absence, and operational requirements across the site.
With the leisure centre operating from 6:30am to 10:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 6:00pm on weekends, successful candidates must be flexible and available to work a range of shifts within these operating hours.
About the Role
As a Health and Fitness Instructor, you will deliver high-quality fitness services and customer support, ensuring members receive a safe, professional, and enjoyable experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering health and fitness instruction, including gym inductions, fitness programmes, and exercise support for customers aged 8 years and above.
Delivering group exercise classes and aquatic exercise sessions where qualified and required.
Ensuring classes and sessions start on time and are delivered to a high standard.
Providing excellent customer service and supporting members in achieving their health and fitness goals.
Ensuring customers have paid the appropriate fees before sessions commence.
Monitoring the safe use of fitness equipment and facilities.
Conducting regular inspections of gym and exercise equipment and reporting maintenance issues.
Administering first aid and responding appropriately in emergency situations.
Completing accident and incident reports in accordance with Council procedures.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, COSHH regulations, and site operating procedures.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout gym, studio, and changing facilities.
Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Supporting the continuous improvement of services through customer feedback and suggestions.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must hold:
A Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification or a Level 3 Personal Training Qualification.
A valid First Aid at Work Certificate (3-Day Qualification).
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
A strong commitment to health and safety.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience working within a leisure centre, gym, or fitness environment.
Experience delivering group exercise classes.
Knowledge of health and fitness programmes and customer engagement.
Experience of working in a customer-facing role.
Why Join WV Active?
Working with WV Active and City of Wolverhampton Council provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.
Benefits include:
Competitive pay rate of £13.69 per hour.
Flexible casual working arrangements.
Valuable experience within a leading local authority leisure service.
Opportunities to develop your fitness and leisure industry experience.
A supportive and professional working environment.
Our Commitment
City of Wolverhampton Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are also committed to our Corporate Parenting responsibilities and to creating opportunities that make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
If you are a qualified fitness professional looking for a flexible and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the WV Active team at Bert Williams Leisure Centre
