📍 Castle Craig Hospital, West Linton, Scottish Borders
🕒 Bank | One Weekend per Month to Start
💷 £15 per hour
📅 Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Join a Compassionate Team Supporting Recovery Through Fitness
Castle Craig Hospital, one of the UK’s leading residential addiction treatment centres, is looking for a motivated and passionate Bank Fitness Instructor to join our therapeutic team on a casual basis.
As part of our commitment to holistic care, physical wellness is a key element of our recovery programme. We’re seeking an individual who can bring energy, professionalism, and empathy to the role, supporting clients in building strength, resilience, and self-esteem through fitness.
About the Role
Reporting to the Fitness Manager, the Fitness Instructor will:
- Deliver personalised and group fitness programmes tailored to a range of abilities and health conditions
- Conduct full gym inductions and fitness assessments for patients
- Deliver a variety of engaging activities including mindfulness, walking groups, yoga, etc.
- Motivate clients and support them in reaching achievable fitness goals
- Keep accurate records of client progress and collaborate with therapists and medical staff
- Ensure safe and inclusive fitness practice for all patients attending the gym
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who would bring a combination of physical training knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. You should be reliable, approachable, and confident in planning and delivering safe, inclusive fitness programmes.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
✔ Strong communication, mentoring, and motivational skills
✔ Experience in exercise planning, delivery and health education
✔ An understanding of working with vulnerable groups in a healthcare setting
✔ Patience, resilience, and professionalism
✔ Reliable timekeeping and organisational skills
✔ Confidence in instructing group and individual sessions
Qualifications & Requirements
- HND in Fitness and Health (or equivalent)
- REPs accredited Level 3 Personal Training qualification
- Additional qualifications in nutrition and first aid
- Experience in yoga, pilates, or mindfulness facilitation is desirable
- A Hill Leader Training or Outdoor Education qualification is desirable but not essential
Schedule & Renumeration
- Initial commitment: 1 weekend per month as needed
- £15 per hour
- Supportive, structured induction and training provided
Why Join Castle Craig?
Nestled in 50 acres of private woodlands in the scenic Scottish Borders, Castle Craig offers a peaceful and inspiring environment to work in. We are committed to whole-person care, and fitness plays an important role in helping patients reclaim their physical and mental wellbeing during recovery.
You’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team working together to make a real difference in people’s lives.
How to Apply
📧 Please send your CV and a covering letter to: HR@castlecraig.co.uk or alternatively please fill out our online application form.
🌐 Find out more about us: www.castlecraig.co.uk
Castle Craig Hospital is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.