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Gym Instructors

Salary Range
£20,451 - £20,451
£1,704 - £1,704 / mo

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Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Gym Instructors

Salary – £20,451

Part-time permanent role, 12-35.75 hours a week

Location - Craiglockhart Leisure Centre Wester Hailes High School, Trinity Academy Sports Campus

Have you ever thought of joining Edinburgh’s biggest health and fitness team? Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you have a passion for helping others fulfil their potential to achieve a healthier more active life? We have an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Gym Instructor teams.

In this hands-on role, there is never a dull moment. On a day-to-day basis you will:

  • Deliver classes with an enthusiastic and engaging teaching style.
  • Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every customer.
  • Interact with customers, offering advice and encouragement.
  • Inspire our youth and junior members with a high-quality programme of activities that are exciting and developmental.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • CIMSPA affiliate (old Reps Level 2) or a CIMPSA Practitioner (old Reps Level 3).
  • Previous experience instructing group exercise and fitness programs.
  • Ability to engage and connect with a varied customer base.
  • Warm and welcoming personality topped with enthusiasm, passion, and commitment.
  • Ability to act as a positive ambassador for the brand.

In return we offer one of the best rewards packages in the industry:

  • FREE membership across all of our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms and swimming pools
  • Opportunities for training, career growth and development
  • Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
  • Shift work which may fit around other commitments
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Paid sick leave
  • Company pension
  • Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Opportunities available:

  • Craiglockhart Tennis and Leisure Centre – Full-time, 35.75 hours a week and part-time - 14.25 and 20 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends on a rolling shift pattern)
  • Trinity Academy Sports Campus - Part-time – 12 hours a week (Monday to Thursday 6pm to 9pm)
  • Wester Hailes High School - Part-time, 15 hours a week (Week 1 Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 4.45pm, Week 2 Monday 3pm to 10pm, Friday1pm to 10pm)

Are you passionate, energetic and enthusiastic about transforming lives and communities through physical activity? If yes, we want to hear from you. Submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch.

Closing date: 17 April 2023

Assessment dates: w/c 24th April 2023

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,451.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free fitness classes
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Application question(s):

  • Are you looking for Full-time or Part-time work?
  • Please state which gym qualifications you have.

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gym Instructors roles across Edinburgh Leisure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,451 - £20,451 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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