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Job description

Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives and will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities. As a Fitness Associate, you will implement the Council’s Fitness, Rehabilitation, Strategy and Plans, both inside and outside of the Gym environment. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk.

Responsibilities

• Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives
• and will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities.
• As a Fitness Associate, you will implement the Council’s Fitness, Rehabilitation, Strategy and Plans, both inside and outside of the Gym environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have a recognised qualification in Fitness at Level 2 or above i.e. NIIC, GNVQ II, Premier, or equivalent qualification.
• It is essential that applicants hold a qualification enabling the postholder to deliver a class from our class timetable or agree to achieve 2 of the below qualifications within 6 months of start date: Indoor Cycle; Circuits; Kettlebells;
• Core Strength & Conditioning; Boxercise; Body Pump (TBF).
• PARS (Physical Activity Readiness Scheme) or agree to obtain as soon as required.
• Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Must be prepared to work on a rota system which can include days, evenings, weekends (Sat & Sun) and public holidays.
• Must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced with barred list Access NI check.
• Undertake any training required to deliver a high-level service experience and ensure qualifications are kept up to date in line with both personal development and the needs of the service.

Desirable Skills

• Hold a recognised academic qualification associated with the leisure industry.
• Recognised sports specific coaching qualification.
• One or more coaching qualifications for classes.
• Hold a recognised First Aid qualification.
• Hold a customer care or Welcome Host certificate.
• Hold a recognised qualification in IT e.g., CLAIT II or ECDL.
• Previous relevant experience in the leisure industry.
• Experience in the delivery of fitness classes.
• Previous experience of reception duties within a similar environment.

Further Information

Location: Portaferry Leisure Centre Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.