Health and Fitness Instructor

Organisation: Trafford Leisure
Salary: £12.71 per hour (Rise for 2026 TBC)
Location: Urmston, Manchester
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 April 2026
Interview date: 14 April 2026
Job Description: Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for an Gym Instructor to join our team.

Location: move Urmston

Salary: £12.71 per hour. As a Real Living Wage employer, we will be reviewing this rate as part of our upcoming 2026 pay review.

Hours: Up to 36.25 hours available (Full-Time or Part-Time, please indicate in your application form your preference)

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Join Us:

We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

This is a pivotal point in our evolution as Trafford Council’s multi-million-pound leisure investment programme is rolled out. This ambitious programme will see the portfolio of leisure centres transformed into fit-for-purpose, accessible, inspiring spaces under a new brand of “move” for future generations to come.

The Role:

We are looking for friendly, motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team at an exciting time of change for Trafford Leisure. As a Gym Instructor, you’ll help create a positive experience for everyone who visits move Urmston, supporting members to feel confident, safe and motivated while using our facilities.

In this role of Gym Instructor, you will be responsible for:

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
Teaching or covering classes and setting up equipment when needed
Keeping the gym clean, safe and tidy, and helping with membership enquiries
Qualifications We are Looking For:

Essential:

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification
Desirable (please be encouraged to apply if you have any of these):

Level 3 Personal Training
Pre & Post‑Natal
GP Referral
Spin / Indoor Cycling
Group Exercise–specific qualifications
Hours:

Shifts will fall across our operational hours, which include:

Early starts from 6:00am
Late finishes up to 9:30pm
Weekend shifts, typically between 7:30am start and 6:00pm finish, on a set weekly roster
Benefits:

A supportive and structured workplace
Pension scheme
32 days holiday, rising to 38 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 health scheme, including confidential counselling
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: Tuesday 7th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

The Next Steps

To apply, you can email your CV to: supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk

We look forward to receiving your application!

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI)

At Trafford Leisure, we are committed to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any support to apply, please contact: supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk
How to apply: Please send your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk