Senior Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer (Acting Duty Supervisor)
Location: Greater Manchester- FE College
Hours: 20 hours per week, potentially rising to 30 hours (4 days a week on rota, could include the odd weekend)
Duration: 6-8 weeks to start ASAP
Salary: £22-28 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer to support the day-to-day running of a busy fitness and leisure facilities at a further education college in Greater Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to take on additional responsibility as an Acting Duty Supervisor, ensuring a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the wider community. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality fitness services, supervising operations in the absence of management, and supporting the development of programmes and activities across both indoor and outdoor facilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a welcoming, clean, safe, and professional environment for all users
* Act as Duty Supervisor when required, overseeing daily operations and staff
* Design and deliver safe and effective fitness programmes for members
* Deliver group exercise sessions and support curriculum-based activities
* Respond to customer enquiries in person and over the phone
* Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
* Support safeguarding procedures and ensure they are followed at all times
* Provide first aid when required
* Manage bookings, memberships, and reception duties using till and database systems
* Handle cash, reconcile daily floats, and maintain accurate records
* Maintain cleanliness and presentation of all facilities, including gym areas, changing rooms, and outdoor spaces
* Set up, dismantle, and move equipment as required
* Support events, enrichment programmes, and community initiatives
* Assist with stock control, including vending and equipment
About You
Essential Requirements
* Recognised Gym Instructor and/or Personal Training qualification
* First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
* Strong knowledge of fitness equipment and safe exercise practices
* Experience in customer service
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
* Competent IT skills, including use of databases, booking systems, and Microsoft Office
* Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
* Must have a DBS on the update service
Desirable
* Experience working in a busy sports or leisure environment
* Supervisory or team leadership experience
* Group exercise or coaching qualifications (e.g. ETM, Yoga, Pilates)
* Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults
* Knowledge of marketing, promotions, or community engagement initiatives
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role within a dynamic leisure environment
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* The chance to contribute to community and student wellbeing
* A supportive team environment
Additional Information
* Flexibility is required to work across multiple sites, including evenings and weekends
* The role includes key holder responsibilities and emergency procedures
* All staff are expected to support safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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