Become a fitness instructor at a sunny beach resort
Are you ready to share your passion for fitness in one of the most beautiful Neilson beach resorts? Great! This might be your ticket to an amazing summer.
- Salary
- €900 - €1000
- Location
- Croatia, Greece and Italy
- Accommodation
- Available
- Category
- Hotel and Sport and fitness
- Language
- English
- Season
- Spring and Summer
- Availability
- Min. 3 Months
April through September
Job description
As a Neilson Fitness Instructor, your role will revolve around energizing, inspiring, and guiding our guests through an exciting and varied programme of fitness activities.
You will lead group sessions, including activities like yoga, HIIT, aqua aerobics, and circuit training, ensuring every class is safe, engaging, and tailored to the needs of your guests. Regularly guiding 5km runs and leading multiple classes each day will challenge and enhance your fitness expertise, while also allowing you to work closely with people of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
Using the facilities and equipment at the resort, you will create personalized and innovative sessions that reflect your skills and training. With additional support and training provided, you will have opportunities to teach a wide range of fitness disciplines, continually expanding your expertise while bringing energy and enthusiasm to every class.
Beyond fitness, your time at the resort will be filled with adventure and fun. The lifestyle includes access to activities like dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, water skiing, and much more. Working hard will be balanced with opportunities to enjoy these experiences alongside colleagues and guests.
Neilson instructors are friendly, approachable, and energetic individuals who thrive on building connections with people. You’ll bring a positive attitude, a love for fitness, and a genuine desire to make each guest’s holiday unforgettable. Working here isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to live and breathe your passion in an environment that celebrates health, wellness, and adventure.
Your new workplace
What you have
- Minimum Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Minimum Level 3 Personal Training
- An understanding of current fitness developments.
- A solid understanding and knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
- Understanding in the use of fitness equipment and the associated safety procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible to work all the required hours with your team to get the job done well.
- Ability to deliver fun, engaging, safe and informative tuition.
- The ability to confidently hold a conversation and instruct in English.
- The ability to work well, independently, as part of a team, and to maintain effective working relationships.
What you do
- To deliver outstanding Fitness coaching in line with the Neilson programme.
- Prepare suitable experience and ability-based sessions for adults and children.
- Create and organise lesson plans to incorporate warm-ups and cool downs.
- Operate a programme incorporating group classes and personal training sessions.
- Demonstrate and deliver effective techniques to accommodate varying levels of fitness.
- Actively promote the fitness programme to increase participation.
- Ensure fitness supplies are always well monitored and stocked.
- Inform the line manager promptly when orders are required.
- To assist with training new or peak season instructors with the knowledge and skills to deliver the Neilson fitness programme.
- To ensure the highest standard of health and safety is adhered to.
- To fully advise guests on the practical/safe use of all equipment.
- Take personal responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and security of all Neilson fitness equipment.
- Ensure that the appearance of the fitness areas always meets guest expectations.
- To organise/host social events and briefings.
- Be prepared to move between resorts according to the operational needs of the business.
- Willing to help out and cover in other departments as required but the business.
- Airport transfers - As the first point of guest contact, you'll be confident and consistently deliver excellent, personable, informative, and efficient airport transfers to and from the resort.
What you get
- Staff accommodation provided on a shared basis - No bills to stress about
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on duty
- Travel to and from the resort, within Europe (subject to our staff travel policy)
- Visa & permits if applicable (UK Passport holders)
- Full training, including E-learning packages
- Opportunities for progression via our jump up/Jump higher programmes
- Uniform specific to your job role
- One day off per week + accrued holidays
- Mate's rates & family holiday discounts
- Emergency medical & dental insurance (UK residents) *
- Opportunities to obtain additional qualifications via the Neilson Academy
- Feel free to use the resort equipment in your spare time
- 24/7 access to CCP – Independent mental health support service.
Ready to go?
Your application goes directly to the employer. The contact and selection process is handled by them.