At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a welcoming gym environment and support members in achieving their fitness goals.
- Company: Trafford Leisure, a community-focused leisure operator dedicated to health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 32 days holiday, free fitness membership, and employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours perfect for students or those seeking experience in the fitness industry.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real impact on community health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Personal Training is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm is key!
The predicted salary is between 13.55 - 13.55 £ per hour.
Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Health and Fitness Instructor to join our team.
Location: move Urmston
Rate: £13.55 per hour
Hours: 9.5‑hour contract, with set shifts:
- Tuesday 16:30–20:30
- Saturday 09:00–14:30
Please note you must be able to commit to both shifts. We are also recruiting Casual Health and Fitness Instructors. If you are unable to commit to the contracted hours above but would like to join Trafford Leisure and gain valuable experience, we encourage you to apply. Please indicate this clearly within your application form.
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Join Us
Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity, and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives. We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise, we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes, and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality, and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Working through our customer facing move brand and our evidence led Trafford Leisure brand, we deliver inclusive leisure centres, community programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support behaviour change at scale. Movement is central to everything we do, because we believe it is a catalyst for better health, stronger communities, and positive life outcomes. We are an ambitious organisation with a clear social purpose, committed to inclusion, innovation, and working collaboratively with partners, communities, and colleagues for the benefit of our Trafford community.
The Role
As a Health and Fitness Instructor, you’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, safe and motivating environment for our members. You’ll support customers to achieve their fitness goals through excellent customer service, programme design, gym inductions and general fitness guidance. This role is ideal for someone looking to build experience in the fitness industry, supplement existing work, or fit employment around studies, family commitments or personal training clients.
Responsibilities
- Welcoming customers and helping them feel comfortable in the gym
- Showing people how to use equipment safely and giving fitness advice
- Creating fitness programmes to support members’ goals
- Delivering or covering fitness classes (where qualified) and preparing equipment as required
- Keeping the gym clean, safe and tidy, and helping with membership enquiries
Qualifications We are Looking For
Desirable (please be encouraged to apply if you have any of these): Level 3 Personal Training, GP Referral
A supportive and structured workplace
32 days holiday, rising to 39 days after 5 years (including bank holidays and Trafford Leisure days)
Company sick pay
Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
Free Fitness Membership (worth up to £450 per year)
Discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 family or friends
24/7 GP access
Employee Assistance Programme (claim up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs)
Perks at Work discounts
Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
The Next Steps
To apply, please complete the application form using the link below. If you need any adjustments or have difficulty applying, you can email your CV to: We look forward to receiving your application.
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
Health and Fitness Instructor in Urmston employer: Trafford Leisure
Trafford Leisure is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a hybrid work model and generous benefits, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees have ample opportunities for growth while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community. Located in a vibrant area, working here means being part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in service and employee satisfaction.
