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Gym Instructor

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Posting date: 02 March 2026
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

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Summary

Gym Instructor

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

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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