Health & Fitness Instructor - DGA12817

Health and Fitness Instructor Annan £12,372 - £13,140. You will be required to work 16 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Fitness Instructor to join our team in Newington Leisure Centre, Annan. If you’re passionate about helping people lead healthier, more active lives, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day.

As part of our team, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience—from motivating individuals during one‑to‑one sessions to delivering high‑energy group fitness classes. You’ll also support the safe and effective operation of our fitness facilities, ensuring every visitor enjoys a positive, professional, and welcoming environment.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Design and deliver personalised programmes that help customers achieve their health and fitness goals.
• Inspire individuals and groups to stay active and engaged.
• Contribute to membership growth through excellent service and strong communication.
• Use your initiative while working collaboratively within a supportive team.

We are looking for someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a genuinely customer‑focused approach. Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, outgoing manner are essential. Basic IT skills and familiarity with Scuba, our leisure management system, are desirable.

Ideal candidates will hold:

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification
• Exercise to Music qualification
• Current registration with the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 or above

We also welcome applicants who currently hold only one of these qualifications, as additional training may be available. A First Aid certificate and knowledge of Health and Safety are advantageous.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ian Redshaw at 01461 625025 or ian.redshaw@dumgal.gov.uk