Post Ref: CC947
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: Monday 10th August 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 20th August and Friday 21st August 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
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.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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