Gym Instructor
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,116 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Edinburgh Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Gym Instructor |
Summary
Salary – £25,116 per annum, pro rata for part-time (£13.51 per hour)
Hours – Part-time, 19.75 hours per week
Contract – Permanent
Location – Meadowbank Sports Centre
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 team in our amazing, state-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
What You’ll Bring:
- 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.
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 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)
Opportunity available:
19.75 hours per week - Sunday 08:00 - 16:15, Monday 16:00 - 22:00 & Tuesday 15:15 - 22:15
Closing date – Wednesday, 11th of March
Assessment date – Thursday, 19th of March
Assessment location – Meadowbank Sports Centre
We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme