Group Exercise Instructor SEP
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 Instructors (Self Employed) to lead engaging and 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:
Some of our perks:
- Ongoing CIMSPA-accredited training.
- 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
About you :
As a Group Exercise Instructor:
- 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."
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ List your CIMSPA Level 2 or 3 qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Qualifications' section — the advert states this is a hard requirement to apply.
📊 Quantify your class delivery experience: e.g. 'Delivered 15 group fitness classes per week across HIIT, yoga and cycling formats to 200+ members monthly'.
🎯 Name any of David Lloyd's Signature Class formats (BLAZE, CYCLONE, SPIRIT, IGN1TE, BATTLEBOX, RHYTHM) you have experience with or equivalent formats, as these are central to the role.
🌐 Highlight experience teaching across mixed fitness levels and abilities — the advert specifically calls out adaptability to all fitness levels as a key requirement.
🤝 Include a brief Personal Statement referencing your passion for health and wellness and member motivation, mirroring the language used in the advert around inspiring members to achieve their goals.
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- •Delivered 12 group fitness classes per week across HIIT, yoga and indoor cycling formats, maintaining an average class attendance of 18 participants per session over a 12-month period.
- •Adapted CIMSPA Level 3 programming to accommodate 3 distinct fitness levels within the same class, reducing participant drop-off rate by 25% over one quarter.
- •Introduced a choreographed cardio format to a 200-member studio timetable, growing class sign-ups from 8 to 22 participants within 6 weeks of launch.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation for premium health and wellness — and its portfolio of CIMSPA-accredited Signature Classes — is exactly the environment in which I want to develop my instructing career. I am applying for the Group Exercise Instructor (Self Employed) position at your Eastbourne club, bringing a CIMSPA Level 3 qualification and hands-on experience delivering HIIT, cycling, and yoga formats across mixed-ability groups.
My background in group fitness instruction includes leading up to 12 classes per week across multiple formats, consistently adapting sessions to accommodate participants ranging from complete beginners to seasoned athletes. I have a strong track record of building member loyalty through motivating, technically sound delivery and clear communication that keeps participants returning week after week.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Which CIMSPA-accredited qualifications do you currently hold, and are they at Level 2 or Level 3?
- ›How do you structure a HIIT class to accommodate both beginners and advanced participants in the same session?
- ›Describe your experience delivering indoor cycling classes — what cueing techniques do you use to keep participants engaged?
- ›How do you adapt a yoga or Pilates session for members with limited mobility or injuries?
- ›What experience do you have with choreographed cardio formats such as IGN1TE or equivalent programmes?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a member who was struggling to stay engaged during a group class.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your class plan on the spot due to unexpected circumstances.
- ›Give an example of how you have handled a difficult or disruptive participant during a group session.
- ›Tell me about a time you received feedback on your teaching style and how you acted on it.
- ›Describe how you have built a loyal following of members who regularly attend your classes.
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you motivated a member who was struggling to stay engaged during a group class.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your class plan on the spot due to unexpected circumstances.