Details:
- Salary: £14.07 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Downpatrick County Down
- Date: 24 hours ago
Description:
Fitness Instructor - Temporary | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Bridge Centre (Killyleagh Community Centre), Killyleagh, Co. Down
£14.07 per hour (PAYE)
25 hours per week on varied shift patterns
Starting Friday 6 November 2026
Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Fitness Instructor to join Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Active and Healthy Communities team at the Bridge Centre in Killyleagh. You'll help members of the community get active safely, with expert advice and a friendly, professional service.
What you'll be doing:
Carrying out fitness assessments and gym inductions for new and existing users
Designing safe, suitable training programmes and keeping records
Giving users feedback and evaluating their progress
Carrying out regular safety checks on fitness equipment and the building
Delivering excellent customer service, including membership enquiries
Giving first aid and recording accidents when needed
Setting up and taking down equipment, and keeping the facility clean
Acting as keyholder and senior person on site when required
What you'll need:
A recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor or Fitness Instructor qualification (or equivalent)
Experience of carrying out fitness inductions and writing training programmes
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Good awareness of health and safety in a leisure environment
A current First Aid certificate, or willingness to gain one
Flexibility to work varied shift patterns, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends
What's on offer:
£14.07 per hour, paid weekly
Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
The chance to help a local community get active
You must be eligible to work in the UK. This role requires an Enhanced Access NI check.
Interested? Send your CV - Early applications are encouraged