SLLC 5913 - Fitness Assistant

Published by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture
Ref: 494572 Published date: 29/10/2026 Closing date: 15/11/2026
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Location:

Blantyre Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Blantyre

Salary:
£14.12 - £14.27
Contract type:
Supply/Casual/Relief, Temporary
Position type:
Part Time
Hours:
8 hours
Categories:
Sport / Culture / Library
Leisure

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLLC application process.   If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.


 

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.


 

Job Description


Location:                                     Blantyre Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Blantyre

Hours:                                          8 hours per week

Work Pattern:                              2 week rota

                                                          Week 1: Saturday 8am-4pm

                                                          Week 2: Sunday 8am-4pm

Salary/Hourly Rate:                    £14.12-£14.27 per hour

Duration:                                     Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

                                                     Casual recruitment also required

Job Profile:                                 Click here to view

 

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Assistants to join our team at Blantyre Leisure Centre.  The successful applicants will support our customers on their fitness journey, building rapport quickly to engage and educate them on the latest fitness trends and support them through their training as well as ensuring that the gym is kept clean and tidy.

You must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, relevant HNC or equivalent. 

Applicants should have excellent interaction skills. Experience of working within a gym environment would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.


 
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

 
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified.

 
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

 

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

 
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

 
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

 
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
  • To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
  • Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
  • Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
  • Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Location

Blantyre Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Blantyre

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