Lifestyle Instructor

Salary details: £ - £

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about health and fitness and capable of delivering a great customer experience.

You must have strong communication skills, have a can-do attitude, and be able to establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers and colleagues. 

You must be able to offer advice and programme updates accordingly in order to help a wide range of customers to reach their specific fitness goals.

Positivity, enthusiasm and flexibility are essential characteristics required to help deliver cutting edge services at Queens Park Sports Centre and The Healthy Living Centre along with other venues as directed in the Chesterfield Borough communities.

We are committed to improving the Health and Wellbeing of our community and are looking for like-minded staff to drive the service forwards and ensure we retain our current members but also attract and engage with new ones.

We have 2 posts available. One permanent post at 9 hours per week at The Healthy living centre and one fixed term 10 hour annualised post covering both sites.

Applicants must have a minimum NVQ level 2 Gym Instructor (or equivalent).

The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

For more information, please contact Rob Andrew via email at rob.andrew@chesterfield.gov.uk or view the job description and person specification above.  

How to apply

CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 12 April 2026
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed

Job application form

You can download our job application form here, there's also guidance on how to complete it. 

Direct link to website:  https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/current-job-vacancies/job-vacancy-cbc26011-lifestyle-instructor/

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.