• Locations

  Greater Manchester

• Salary

  £176 - £224 per day

• Sector

  Education, Student Services

• Type

  Temporary

Senior Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer (Acting Duty Supervisor)

Location: Greater Manchester- FE College

Hours: 20 hours per week, potentially rising to 30 hours (4 days a week on rota, could include the odd weekend)

Duration: 6-8 weeks to start ASAP

Salary: £22-28 pound per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer to support the day-to-day running of a busy fitness and leisure facilities at a further education college in Greater Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to take on additional responsibility as an Acting Duty Supervisor, ensuring a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the wider community.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality fitness services, supervising operations in the absence of management, and supporting the development of programmes and activities across both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, clean, safe, and professional environment for all users
• Act as Duty Supervisor when required, overseeing daily operations and staff
• Design and deliver safe and effective fitness programmes for members
• Deliver group exercise sessions and support curriculum-based activities
• Respond to customer enquiries in person and over the phone
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
• Support safeguarding procedures and ensure they are followed at all times
• Provide first aid when required
• Manage bookings, memberships, and reception duties using till and database systems
• Handle cash, reconcile daily floats, and maintain accurate records
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of all facilities, including gym areas, changing rooms, and outdoor spaces
• Set up, dismantle, and move equipment as required
• Support events, enrichment programmes, and community initiatives
• Assist with stock control, including vending and equipment

About You

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Gym Instructor and/or Personal Training qualification
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of fitness equipment and safe exercise practices
• Experience in customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Competent IT skills, including use of databases, booking systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Must have a DBS on the update service

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy sports or leisure environment
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Group exercise or coaching qualifications (e.g. ETM, Yoga, Pilates)
• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of marketing, promotions, or community engagement initiatives

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role within a dynamic leisure environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to contribute to community and student wellbeing
• A supportive team environment

Additional Information

• Flexibility is required to work across multiple sites, including evenings and weekends
• The role includes key holder responsibilities and emergency procedures
• All staff are expected to support safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.