Overview
Physical Activity Referral Instructor – Salisbury
Job Description
Salary: £16.35 – £17.47 Per hour
Hours / Contracts Available:
Devizes Leisure Centre -25 hours
Salisbury Five Rivers Leisure Centre – 25 hours
Westbury Leighton Sports Centre – 25 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: week commencing 16 February 2026
Leisure Services – Inspiring Members to Live Active Lives
Are you passionate about fitness and helping others achieve their health and wellness goals? Join our team to empower individuals on their journeys to better wellbeing and happiness.
As a Physical Activity Referral Instructor, you will assess, plan and deliver a personal programme of activities or specialist classes to customers who have come to us through the GP referral scheme.
We are looking for an exercise professional who can deliver a structured and dynamic programme designed to meet the critical and challenging needs of our customers.
We are looking for someone who holds a REPS registration to a minimum level 3 including exercise referral qualification, who can communicate honestly and openly with customers, who is also empathetic, and holds a broad knowledge of the fitness industry.
Please specify your preferred contract / location in your application
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Sally Phillips, Active Health Programme Lead via email here .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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