Job Description
Reports to: Fitness ManagerWorking hours: 2.25 hours per week Salary: £23.62 per hourClosing date: 16th April 2026Job ContextUppingham School is a leading co educational independent boarding school with 830 pupils and c.550 staff. It offers strong academic, pastoral and extra curricular provision supported by business units including marketing, estates, finance, HR, IT, and operations.Uppingham School Sports Centre (USSC) is a dual use facility serving pupils and 1,300 public members. It includes a 6 court sports hall, 25m pool, 60 station fitness studio (refurbished 2021), gymnasium, squash courts and dance studios. It houses the School’s PE Department and is operated by Uppingham School Enterprises Ltd, employing c.40 staff.Job PurposeTo deliver classes which motivate, educate and encourage adults and children of varying ages and abilities.Your Accountabilities• Plan and deliver classes, following class plans and routines.• Ensure class needs are met through effective organisation.• Motivate attendees and ensure safe and correct exercise technique.• Ensure equipment is safely provided, correctly used, compliant with Health & Safety guidelines and supported by risk assessments.• Provide instruction, feedback and encouragement throughout classes.• Welcome and register all participants in a friendly, professional manner.• Prepare effectively and share educational information.• Log and report incidents, accidents or concerns to the duty manager.• Encourage members to reach fitness and wellness goals.• Keep up to date with fitness trends.Outcomes & General Expectations• Arrive in good time and ensure facilities are appropriately set up.• Ensure class programmes are safe and suitable for all participants, providing supervision and assistance.• Recognise your key role in class development.• Conduct yourself professionally with courtesy and regard for others.• Provide at least 4 weeks’ notice for absences or holidays.• Wear suitable teaching clothing.• Attend progress and award meetings.• Maintain up to date qualifications.• Attend team meetings, training sessions, reviews and CPD.Qualifications, Skills & Personal QualitiesQualifications• Level 2 Gym Instructor or Level 2 Exercise to Music (or ability to achieve within 1 month).• Desirable: First Aid, Indoor Cycling, Suspension Training, GP referral or specialist group qualifications.Skills & Experience• Comfortable instructing groups of varying ages and abilities.• Excellent communication.• Experience in a customer facing environment.Personal Qualities• Excellent customer service skills.• Approachable and professional appearance.• Flexible availability.• Ability to work as part of a team.Key Relationships• Sports Centre Manager• Operations Team: Duty Managers, Leisure Assistants, Course Instructors, Swimming Co ordinator, Swimming Teachers• Fitness Manager: Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Studio Co ordinator, Class Instructors• Front of House: ReceptionistsTerms & ConditionsWorking hours (3.75 hrs/week, 52 weeks):• Tuesday: 09:35–10:20• Wednesday: 18:00–18:45, 19:00–19:45• Thursday: 09:00–09:45• Friday: 10:15–11:00Probation: 6 monthsHolidays: 28 days (Bank Holidays are normal working days)Pension: Defined contribution scheme; employee contributions matched by USE Ltd by factor of two, up to 10%.Benefits• 50% contribution to private health scheme• Free Westfield Healthcare• Free Sports Centre membership (£25 joining fee)• Free staff lunches in term time• School fee discount (pro rated for part time staff)• Retail, gym, cinema, supermarket and restaurant discounts• Cycle to Work scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• Occupational Health• Free annual flu jabs• “Disability Confident” and “Mindful Employer” status• Favourable nursery rates• Complimentary staff tickets to selected School performances• Discount at local coffee shopSafeguardingAll applicants must be willing to undergo full screening in line with KCSiE, including an Enhanced DBS check. Safeguarding and pupil welfare will be explored at interview.Note: This Role Definition is not exhaustive and may be amended by the School from time to time.Additional InformationWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received.You may have experience in the following: Class Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Exercise to Music Instructor, Group Fitness Coach, Studio Instructor, Gym Instructor, Indoor Cycling Instructor, HIIT Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Group Training Coach, Wellness Instructor, Functional Fitness Instructor, Circuit Training Instructor, Exercise Class Leader, Fitness Coach.REF-227 135