Group Workout Instructor - Ongar

You'll support group workout launches and timetable updates, work collaboratively with colleagues across the centre and contribute to a professional and motivated fitness team. You'll also stay up to date with industry developments, maintain relevant professional registrations and ensure all company policies, procedures, safety requirements and safeguarding responsibilities are followed at all times. We have now partnered with EMD UK as the governing body for Group Workout and it is now compulsory that all instructors have Professional Membership. To qualify for membership they must hold a level 2 certification or other specific fitness qualification as stipulated by EMD UK.

• Level 2 Fitness qualification and/or Les Mills certification desirable (we also accept YMCA Award level 2/3 Bridge Course for EMD UK Professional Membership).
• Experience delivering group workout, fitness or exercise classes
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment
More about you You're passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and creating a positive experience for every member. You'll bring a motivating and energetic approach to your classes, alongside a strong commitment to customer service. You enjoy working as part of a team, thrive in a busy environment and are keen to continuously develop your skills and industry knowledge. Experience within the leisure sector and delivering group workout classes would be beneficial. Active registration with CIMSPA or another relevant governing body is desirable, and you'll be committed to maintaining professional standards and promoting a safe environment for all members. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish. At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
• We pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues up to 2%
• Paid annual leave with options to buy additional annual leave
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confiden
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.