We are excited to welcome our new team starting from May 2026.
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
About the Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion is a brand new purpose built community leisure and wellbeing hub opening in early 2026. The Pavilion aims to improve lives through leisure by providing inclusive, affordable and sustainable activity spaces for the entire community.
Developed in partnership with Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust, the Pavilion will be a vibrant local centre supporting health, fitness, sport and community events.
Facilities You’ll Be Part Of
* Our team will operate a wide range of brand new facilities including:
* A fully equipped gym
* Multi use fitness studio for classes and group exercise
* Community hall (capacity up to 200 people) for sports & private hire
* 3G football pitch and tennis court
* Changing rooms and a fully accessible Changing Places facility
* On site café, breakout spaces & reception area
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new community hub from the ground up.
We are looking for a Group Exercise Instructor to join our friendly and professional team. You’ll be customer‑focused and committed to ensuring participants get the most out of every class in a fun, engaging and safe environment. We are looking for a real people person and a strong team player, as you will work closely with our fitness team to deliver a successful and varied class programme.
We also welcome applications from passionate instructors who can bring something new to our timetable. Our priority is to make sure both employees and customers have the best experience possible — so if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 1 hour per week, Monday - Sunday
Requirements
* Nationally recognised group exercise qualification
* Previous experience of leading/coaching and supervising group exercise classes
* Experience working in a leisure related environment involving customer service
* To be able to demonstrate previous experience of working within a team
* Excellent communication skills
* Be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
* My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
* Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Financial advice
* Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
* All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 20th March 2026
Salary: up to £25 per hour
Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.