Gym Instructor in Radcliffe

Bury Council Leisure is looking to recruit 6 candidates to work as Gym Instructors on a permanent basis with 4 positions on a rota pattern including evenings and weekends and 2 annualised hours basis to cover when required. Rota's and working locations to be confirmed for all roles.

As a Gym Instructor for Bury Council Leisure, you'll be responsible for delivering safe, inclusive and inspiring fitness experiences that genuinely encourage active living for all our residents and visitors. This role blends expert knowledge in exercise instruction with outstanding customer service, health promotion and genuine community engagement. You'll work with a diverse range of people from first-time gym goers to experienced athletes, from exercise referral clients to older adults.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified fitness professional with a genuine passion for helping people.
• Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (firm requirement).
• Current Emergency at Work First Aid qualification.
• Experience of working in a health and fitness facility.
• Understanding of sales processes and ability to support membership and programme growth.
• Awareness of up-to-date trends in the health and fitness industry.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in a leisure environment.
• Evidence of excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills and able to engage effectively with a wide range of different customer groups.
• A high level of personal fitness to meet the physical demands of the role.

Safeguarding: This post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare.

Why Bury Council Leisure?

• Be Part of History: Join as a founding team member of the brand-new Radcliffe Hub.
• Real Investment in Your Development: Support for your professional growth, from maintaining qualifications to CPD opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS): Enjoy the security of a competitive workplace pension scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Full Uniform Provided: Complete uniform provided from your first shift.
• An Inclusive, Supportive Culture: Commitment to diversity and flexible working.
• Work That Truly Matters: Contributing to the safety, confidence and wellbeing of Bury's communities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.

Disability Confident Employer: We offer workplace adjustments and accessible recruitment processes.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme: We guarantee an assessment for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as a member of the Armed Forces community, a current or former care leaver, or an individual with a disability or long-term health condition.

Next steps: To apply, complete the online application form and include a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role. Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Bury Leisure. Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 10th August 2026.