Gym Instructor (Part Time) Church Way Date Listed: 09.06.26

We are seeking a dedicated and motivating individual to join our fitness team as a Gym Instructor located at YMCA North Tyneside. If you are passionate about health, wellbeing, and helping people thrive, we encourage you to apply!

Do you have at least one year of experience as a Gym Instructor, supporting individuals to safely achieve their fitness goals?

Are you a natural motivator and coach who meets people exactly where they are on their journey with empathy and positive reinforcement?

Do you want to work within an organisation guided by values that ensure everyone can hope, belong, contribute, and thrive?

As a Gym Instructor, you will be a vital part of our day-to-day gym operations, ensuring high standards with a customer-focused approach. Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting & Motivating Members: Conducting fitness assessments, creating personalised workout plans, and providing ongoing encouragement to help members reach their goals.
• Gym Floor Supervision: Monitoring the gym floor, demonstrating correct exercise techniques, and ensuring all equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Maintaining Excellence: Conducting daily and deep cleaning checklists, reporting equipment faults promptly, and delivering customer service that leaves visitors feeling valued and uplifted.

To be successful in this rewarding role, it is essential that you have:

• Qualifications: A Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (or equivalent).
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of gym experience delivering exercise instruction and gym floor supervision.
• Core Skills: Strong knowledge of fitness principles, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a proactive awareness of health and safety.

Desirable elements include a Level 3 Personal Training qualification and a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• Salary: £13.45 per hour (& Benefits)
• Hours: 11.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

If you feel this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact and you bring the expertise and values we're looking for, please apply and start your journey with YMCA North Tyneside!

Please note: This post requires proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure (the cost of which will be met by the employer).

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce; we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the recruitment of ex offenders. For more detailed information, please see our policy details.