Job Description

Location
Clay Cross Active, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9LX
Reference
JOB/25/01636
Salary details
xc2xa327,711 to xc2xa330,060
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week
Closing Date
12 June 2025
Post: Healthy Lifestyles Instructor
Salary/Grade: xc2xa327,711 to xc2xa330,060 per annum / Grade 7
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Primary Location: Clay Cross Active, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9LX
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 23 June 2025
Job Details and Requirements
North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.
A vacancy for two full-time Healthy Lifestyles Instructors has arisen to join our brand new Clay Cross Active facility.
Our new Clay Cross Active facility will provide a place to be active, both physically and mentally. The new hub has been designed with the local community in mind and will provide activities to improve health, learning, development and social interaction.
Candidates must be exercise orientated, have a good understanding of a wide range of exercise activities and must hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification. Exercise Referral Instructor and Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor qualifications if not held are required to be undertaken and passed within 12 months. Group exercise teaching or instructing experience would be an advantage.
A flexible approach is required as the successful candidate may be required to work at Dronfield Sports Centre, Killamarsh Active and Eckington Swimming Pool as service needs dictate.
The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure carried out by the DBS at the Enhanced Level.
To be successful you will need:

• NVQ level 2 Gym Instructor (or equivalent
• Exercise Referral Instructor qualification, e.g. Wright Foundation within 12 months
• BACR Cardiac Rehab Phase 4 qualification/ or gain qualification within 12 months of starting post.
• Good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of health and wellbeing activities
• Flexible approach to working patterns and hours to meet service needs and customer expectations

Experience working in Exercise by Referral Schemes & delivering fitness classes are also important.
For a full list of job details and requirements please view the and Person Specification.
Why work for us?
North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people's lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.
We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and a Christmas close down
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking
• Discounted leisure services

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at
Contact and Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Swift, Healthy Lifestyle Manager on (01246) 217208 Michael Price, Centre Manager on (01246) 217215
Apply today!
If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: or via by clicking 'Apply for this job' and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV's will not be accepted.
Applications close midnight on 12 June 2025.
If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing:
Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.
Related information
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