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Fitness Instructor

Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Fitness Instructor to join their team.

Location: Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Hours: Part Time – 15 hours

  • Monday: 6:30am- 2:00pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30am-2:00pm

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

The Role:

We’re looking for a passionate and energetic Fitness Instructor to join us at Trafford Leisure during an exciting period of transformation. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding service to both customers and colleagues, helping to create a welcoming and inspiring environment.

In this role, you’ll be the friendly face that greets every visitor, setting the tone for a positive experience. You’ll ensure our fitness spaces are safe, professional, and supportive, empowering customers to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. Your contribution will be vital in upholding our reputation for excellence and driving the continued success of our centres.

In the role of Fitness Instructor, you will be responsible for:

  • Welcome and engage customers, creating a friendly and motivating environment that promotes health and fitness.
  • Guide members through gym inductions, ensuring they understand how to use equipment safely and effectively.
  • Design and deliver personalised fitness programmes tailored to individual goals and abilities.
  • Promote and sell memberships by highlighting the benefits of our services and facilities.
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
  • Lead and support group fitness classes, adapting sessions to meet participant needs.
  • Set up activity areas and equipment in line with scheduled programmes and classes.
  • Ensure all fitness equipment is maintained to top-tier safety and hygiene standards.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries, feedback, and requests.

To be successful in the role of Fitness Instructor:

You must hold a minimum of a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What you can expect from us?

As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with;

  • A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
  • Pension scheme
  • 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
  • Company sick pay
  • Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
  • Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
  • Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
  • 24/7 access to a GP
  • Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
  • Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs.
  • Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
  • Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

The Next Steps

To apply, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 8th September at 12pm.

We do not accept speculative CV from Agencies and any CV’s received will be treated as a gift.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Swimming Teacher Level 2

Trafford Leisure is looking for passionate Level 2 Swimming Teachers (Swim England Qualified) to help shape the future of swimming in our community.

Location: Stretford

Hours: Will be discussed at interview stage, a variety of hours will be available to suit your lifestyle and other commitments.

Job Type: This is a permanent contract position, which includes benefits such as paid holidays, pension contributions, and more.

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

The Role

We are looking for motivated, proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join our teams at an exciting period of change for Trafford Leisure.

To be successful in this role you must have a Level 2 qualification with Swim England.

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

In this role of Swimming Teacher, you will be responsible for:

  • Delivering structured lessons for all levels of swimmers
  • Teaching students from schools or who are Adult or Junior members of our community
  • Assessing against the agreed Swim Well criteria
  • Coordinating distribution of awards
  • Working with teachers and parents to organise classes and ensuring that Health and Safety needs are met
  • Personally, ensuring that equipment is at first class standards in both safety and cleanliness at all times
  • Personally, ensuring that the environment in which you deliver your role is of a high standard
  • Owning and managing the administration of your work, including:
    • Diary management
    • Individual records for swimmer achievements

What can you expect from us?

As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with;

  • £16 Hourly Rate
  • A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
  • Pension scheme
  • 32 days holiday, raising incrementally to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including 8 bank holiday’s and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
  • Company sick pay
  • Health and Ride 2 Work schemes saving up to 43% on a new bike
  • Complementary Fitness Membership for you for you saving you up to £450 a year
  • Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving up to £300 per year per person
  • 24/7 access to a GP
  • Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
  • Employee Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150 per year of healthcare costs
  • Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
  • Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

How to Apply:

Please complete our application form and attach your CV.
Alternatively, email your CV directly to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
Please include your preferred hours and location (Stretford, Sale, or Urmston).

Closing Date: Monday 8th September at 12pm.

The Next Steps

We’re looking to appoint as soon as possible, so if this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t delay, apply TODAY by completing an application form, and sending your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

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