Group Exercise Instructor

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Southwark Council Full time

Group Exercise Instructor - Southwark Borough

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.  Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

About the Role

Are you a fitness enthusiast with a passion for guiding others towards their wellness goals? Southwark Leisure is looking for energetic and inspiring Group Exercise Instructors to join our team. We offer two types of roles, each catering to distinct areas of fitness:

Active Classes: These roles are perfect for those who thrive on high-energy workouts. You will lead classes such as Zumba, Kettlebells, Leg Bums and Tums, Les Mills Body Pump, Les Mills Combat/Attack, Les Mills Shapes/Core, and Les Mills Barre. Your sessions will be designed to motivate participants, ensuring a fun and effective workout experience.

Holistic Classes: For those who specialize in mind-body wellness, we offer positions teaching Yoga, Pilates, and Les Mills Body Balance. You'll create a calm and supportive environment, helping participants enhance their flexibility, strength, and mental wellbeing.

In both roles, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging classes that cater to the diverse needs of our customers. This includes managing class logistics, from equipment setup to participant registration, and ensuring every session starts on time. You'll keep abreast of the latest fitness trends and safety protocols, continually enhancing your classes with innovative ideas.

Our vibrant Southwark community awaits your expertise and enthusiasm. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple sites with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This role not only requires a commitment to fitness but also to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should be a passionate and versatile fitness professional with the following qualifications and attributes:

  • REPS/CIMSPA Level 2 in Fitness/Exercise to Music and specific qualifications relevant to the classes you will be teaching.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality group exercise classes and working in a customer-facing environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen, provide constructive feedback, and quickly establish trust and rapport with participants. You should be adept at motivating and inspiring a diverse clientele.
  • Willingness to adapt your schedule to meet the varied needs of our customers, including the availability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
  • A strong understanding and commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, actively promoting inclusivity and diversity within your classes.

Additional details

Salary Details:

  • Active Classes: £29.33 per hour
  • Holistic Classes: £35.19 per hour

Benefits and more information:

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Recruitment timetable

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.



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