Contracted Fitness Instructor


Job description

Prescribe exercise programmes to new and existing customers as requested, as well as providing advice on diet and lifestyle.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the induction of new and existing members as well as fitness testing, as and when required.
  • Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints, enquiries and related administration.
  • Actively promote sales conducting ‘tours’ of the Fitness suite and helping to sell memberships to prospective members, as well as developing new business generally.
  • Review and maintain existing members through motivation and retention programmes, taking positive action to reactivate inactive members and encourage new members to remain active.
  • Actively promote events and facilities within the Leisure Centre to potential and existing customers and engage in marketing initiatives devised specifically for the Fitness Suite.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • A recognised qualification in Fitness Instruction/Coaching (minimum level 2 REPs)
  • Hold a recognised GP referral Exercise Referral Qualification.
  • A recognised qualification in group exercise classes
  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Packages (Word and Excel)
  • 6 months’ experience in a customer focused industry.
  • Hold a current recognised First Aid qualification
  • RLSS Bronze Medallion or Pool Lifeguard qualification
  • Reps Level 3 Chronic Respiratory Disease qualification (or equivalent)
  • Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation qualification (or equivalent)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good standard of physical fitness
  • Must be prepared to go through Enhanced Access NI if successful

Further Information

About the role: £13.02 p/h. Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Locations - Ballymena. Public Sector. Please note closing date for this vacancy is Friday 20th September, however you can register your interest for current and upcoming public sector positions by applying today.

Vacancy ID
1679010
Job ref.
34833
Job Sector
Leisure
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballymena
Salary
£13.02 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
12/09/2024
Closing date
12/10/2024
Worktime
Monday - Friday (hours to be confirmed)

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