Fitness Instructor 24 hours per week
Location: Firefit Hub - Torus Foundation
Department: Torus Foundation
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
FireFit Hub, part of Torus Foundation, is more than just a gym, it’s a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space where young people aged 11–19 and adults of all ages can unlock their potential through fitness, sport, and personal development. We’re committed to delivering high quality youth and adult services that promote health, confidence, and wellbeing, and this role will support both groups across our sessions.
We’re looking for a Fitness Instructor to support Youth Zone activities for 11–19s and to run inclusive fitness sessions for adults across our programme.
Working Pattern:
This role is 24 hours per week, covering evenings and weekends in line with FireFit Hub’s youth programme:
Tuesday: 4:45pm – 8:45pm (4 hrs)
Wednesday: 4:15pm – 8:45pm (4.5 hrs)
Thursday: 4:15pm – 8:45pm (4.5 hrs)
Friday: 4:15pm – 8:45pm (4.5 hrs)
Saturday: 11:30am – 6:30pm (6.5 hrs)
What you will be doing:
- Deliver a fun, varied, and safe programme of gym and fitness activities for young people and adults.
- Build positive relationships to motivate, inspire, and support people to develop their health, confidence, and social skills.
- Provide gym inductions in line with PAR-Q processes, recording key information accurately.
- Work closely with our Gym and Fitness Team Leader and Youth Workers to support wider sport, outdoor, and youth engagement activities, including Duke of Edinburgh, with inclusive taster sessions for adults where appropriate.
- Encourage participation, positive behaviour, and teamwork, while maintaining safeguarding and health and safety standards.
- Be an advocate for our members, ensuring young people’s and adults’ voices help shape the services we deliver.
What we are looking for: - A relevant Level 3 Fitness / Sports Qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering gym/fitness activities for young people aged 11–19.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe, positive environment.
- The ability to motivate, engage, and support young people from all backgrounds.
- Great communication skills and a lively, approachable personality.
Interview Process:Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
- Right to work verification?
- Qualification certificate check
- 2x Completed references?
- OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
- Enhanced DBS check
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s?
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Benefits: - Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to a maximum of 27.
- Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events.
- Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme and Aviva pension plan. With Wagestream, access affordable loans (including season loans) and a portion of your pay instantly.
- Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays.
- Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications.
- Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
- Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences.
- Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support.
- Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of
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