Fitness Instructor in Downpatrick, County Down

Fitness Instructor - Temporary | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Bridge Centre (Killyleagh Community Centre), Killyleagh, Co. Down

£14.07 per hour (PAYE)

25 hours per week on varied shift patterns

Starting Friday 6 November 2026

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Fitness Instructor to join Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Active and Healthy Communities team at the Bridge Centre in Killyleagh. You'll help members of the community get active safely, with expert advice and a friendly, professional service.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out fitness assessments and gym inductions for new and existing users
• Designing safe, suitable training programmes and keeping records
• Giving users feedback and evaluating their progress
• Carrying out regular safety checks on fitness equipment and the building
• Delivering excellent customer service, including membership enquiries
• Giving first aid and recording accidents when needed
• Setting up and taking down equipment, and keeping the facility clean
• Acting as keyholder and senior person on site when required

What you'll need:

• A recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor or Fitness Instructor qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of carrying out fitness inductions and writing training programmes
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good awareness of health and safety in a leisure environment
• A current First Aid certificate, or willingness to gain one
• Flexibility to work varied shift patterns, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends

What's on offer:

• £14.07 per hour, paid weekly
• Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
• Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
• The chance to help a local community get active

You must be eligible to work in the UK. This role requires an Enhanced Access NI check.

Interested? Send your CV - Early applications are encouraged.