Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 pro rata per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Bedale, North Yorkshire
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Gym Instructor to join our fitness team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting members in achieving their health and fitness goals by delivering excellent customer service, providing fitness advice, and ensuring the safe and effective use of gym equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct gym inductions for new members. Develop and deliver personalized fitness programmes. Supervise gym users and ensure safe operation of equipment. Provide advice on exercise techniques, fitness goals, and healthy lifestyles. Monitor and maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the gym. Assist with fitness assessments and progress reviews. Support the delivery of group exercise classes where required. Respond appropriately to customer enquiries and emergencies. Promote gym memberships, classes, and other services.
Essential Requirements
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (or equivalent recognised qualification). Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a fitness environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and engage people of all fitness levels. Strong customer service skills. Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable Requirements
Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. Experience working in a fitness centre, leisure facility, or gym environment. Experience delivering group fitness classes. Additional fitness qualifications or specialist training.
Benefits Competitive salary
Ongoing training and professional development. Complimentary gym membership. Employee wellness programme. Opportunities for career progression.
Contact For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Tracy Macarthur, [email protected] or George Catterall [email protected]
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
- salary sacrifice schemes
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates
Closing Date: 7th August 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds
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