Group Exercise Instructor
Job description
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Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the look out for passionate Group Exercise Supervisors to lead a team of Instructors and support engaging dynamic classes.
At David Lloyd Clubs we offer a diverse timetable of exercise classes, from yoga to HIIT, alongside our exclusive six Signature Classes:
BLAZE - high-intensity strength, cardio & combat training
SPIRIT - a fusion of yoga and Pilates
CYCLONE - performance-focused indoor cycling
RHYTHM - ride to the beat for a music-fuelled cycling experience
IGN1TE - a choreographed, cardio-based workout
BATTLEBOX - full-body outdoor functional fitness
All of our s ignature classes come with bespoke, CIMSPA-accredited training and ongoing coaching See them in action:
We create an environment where our teams feel a sense of belonging, an environment where they can thrive, both physically and mentally whilst fulfilling their full potential.
Some of our perks:
- Ongoing CIMSPA-accredited training including BLAZE and CYCLONE .
- Ability to teach multiple classes in one location
- First-class, purpose-built studios
- Opportunities for career growth (master trainer, career transitions)
- Franchise membership
- Food and Beverage Discount
As a Group Exercise Supervisor:
- Please be aware, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 CIMSPA qualification to apply for this role
- Be able to a dapt to all fitness levels and abilities
- You will have a passionate about health and fitness and able to support and inspire our members achieve their goals .
- Have overall great communication and interaction skills
- Be s elf-driven with a positive outlook
- Have a passion about customer service."
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Application advice
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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with your CIMSPA Level 2 or 3 qualification — the advert states this is a hard requirement and ATS filters will screen for it first.
📊 Quantify your class delivery experience: e.g. 'Delivered 15 group exercise classes per week across HIIT, yoga and cycling formats to 200+ members monthly'.
🎯 Name any of David Lloyd's six Signature Classes you are trained or certified in (BLAZE, CYCLONE, SPIRIT, RHYTHM, IGN1TE, BATTLEBOX) — these are proprietary and will differentiate your application immediately.
🌐 Highlight any supervisory or team-lead experience in your work history, as the role involves leading a team of instructors, not just teaching classes.
🤝 Include a brief line on customer service outcomes — e.g. member retention improvements or positive feedback scores — as the advert explicitly calls out passion for customer service alongside fitness expertise.
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- •Delivered 14 group exercise classes per week across HIIT, yoga and indoor cycling formats, maintaining average class attendance of 22 participants per session over 12 months.
- •Supervised a team of 4 junior instructors at a 3-studio fitness facility, conducting monthly observation reviews that reduced member complaint rates by 30% in one quarter.
- •Achieved CIMSPA Level 3 qualification and completed specialist high-intensity training, enabling delivery of 3 additional class formats and increasing weekly timetable coverage by 25%.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation for premium, purpose-built fitness environments and its portfolio of CIMSPA-accredited Signature Classes — particularly BLAZE and CYCLONE — make the Group Exercise Instructor role in Kettering exactly the environment in which I want to develop. I hold a CIMSPA Level 3 qualification and have delivered group exercise classes across HIIT, yoga and indoor cycling formats to members of varied fitness levels.
My background in group fitness instruction includes supervising class schedules, supporting junior instructors, and consistently adapting session plans to ensure all participants — from beginners to advanced athletes — achieve their goals safely and effectively. I understand the operational demands of a high-volume studio timetable and take pride in the energy and consistency I bring to every session.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Which CIMSPA-accredited qualifications do you currently hold, and are any specific to high-intensity or cycling formats?
- ›How do you adapt a group exercise class to accommodate mixed fitness levels within the same session?
- ›Walk us through how you would structure a 45-minute HIIT class from warm-up to cool-down.
- ›What experience do you have managing or contributing to a group fitness timetable across multiple class formats?
- ›How do you ensure safe exercise technique for participants during high-intensity formats such as BLAZE or functional fitness?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a disengaged class participant and what impact it had.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your class plan at short notice — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of when you supported or mentored a junior instructor and how you approached that responsibility.
- ›Tell me about a time you received critical feedback from a member or manager about your class delivery and how you responded.
- ›Describe a time you balanced the needs of multiple members with very different fitness abilities in the same session.
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Tell me about a time you motivated a disengaged class participant and what impact it had.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your class plan at short notice — what did you do and what was the outcome?