Job Description

Wakefield Council is looking to recruit a hardworking and motivated Fitness Consultant to join our team at Thornes Park Stadium. As a Fitness Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering our customer journey, which includes conducting gym inductions, creating personal fitness programmes, and supporting service users in achieving their health and wellbeing goals. You will also play a vital role in the maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the gym, ensuring that all health and safety standards are met.
A key aspect of the role is supervising the fitness suites across our facilities, ensuring that exercise is performed safely and effectively. Ideally, you will also hold qualifications and have experience in delivering group exercise classes, as this will be required across our extensive programme. Classes may include Zumba, Aqua Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills Body Pump/Body Combat, HIIT, studio cycling, circuit training, and boxing-based classes.
Key Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to engage and support a wide range of customers.
• A proactive approach to promoting Wakefield Council's services, including the Aspire membership scheme.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and the personal skills to thrive in this role.
• Adaptability, organisational skills, and the ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for health and fitness, alongside strong communication skills.
• A minimum of a Level 2 Gym/Fitness Instructor qualification, endorsed by a relevant governing body such as REPS or CIMSPA.

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, which requires the post-holder to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency, as detailed in the job specification.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and provide information regarding any criminal convictions.
Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility and promote the welfare of those in our care.
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Job title Fitness Consultant Job reference 243319 Date posted 16/06/2025 Application closing date 13/07/2025 Location Sun Lane Leisure Centre, Sun Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1JD Salary 25,584.00 to 27,269.00, Grade 5 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent Attachments Job description
Wakefield Council is looking to recruit a hardworking and motivated Fitness Consultant to join our team at Thornes Park Stadium. As a Fitness Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering our customer journey, which includes conducting gym inductions, creating personal fitness programmes, and supporting service users in achieving their health and wellbeing goals. You will also play a vital role in the maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the gym, ensuring that all health and safety standards are met.
A key aspect of the role is supervising the fitness suites across our facilities, ensuring that exercise is performed safely and effectively. Ideally, you will also hold qualifications and have experience in delivering group exercise classes, as this will be required across our extensive programme. Classes may include Zumba, Aqua Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills Body Pump/Body Combat, HIIT, studio cycling, circuit training, and boxing-based classes.
Key Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to engage and support a wide range of customers.
• A proactive approach to promoting Wakefield Council's services, including the Aspire membership scheme.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and the personal skills to thrive in this role.
• Adaptability, organisational skills, and the ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for health and fitness, alongside strong communication skills.
• A minimum of a Level 2 Gym/Fitness Instructor qualification, endorsed by a relevant governing body such as REPS or CIMSPA.

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, which requires the post-holder to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency, as detailed in the job specification.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and provide information regarding any criminal convictions.
Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility and promote the welfare of those in our care.