Fitness Instructor

Primary objectives for the Fitness Instructor will be:

• To ensure the safety and enjoyment of everybody using the health and fitness facilities.


• To promote excellence of customer service and motivate people to enjoy exercise through good communications and selling skills.


• To take responsibility for all aspects of the daily operation of the health and fitness facilities.


• To drive the Expressions brand and specifically to adhere to all operational and sales procedures.


The Fitness Instructor will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• To work on a shift rota system to undertake the daily operations of the facilities.


• To undertake Inductions, Fitness Assessments and Personal Programmes in accordance with the expressions brand.


• To be aware of all Health and Safety issues within the Centre, and specifically the fitness and health facility, and to constantly implement and assess procedures, drawing attention to unsafe practices.


• To guide, care for and assist all fitness users especially in areas of motivation, well-being, nutrition, and fitness testing.


• To work as part of a team to achieve income and sales targets for the fitness and health facility.


• To take responsibility for ensuring the health and fitness facilities are clean, tidy and well presented at all times.


• To undertake maintenance work as required.


• To make sure all equipment and facilities are safe and secure when not in use.


• To undertake any reasonable request to assist with the daily operations of the Centre.
  
  As the successful candidate you must be flexible, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team. You will ideally possess the REPS level 2 or equivalent qualification and be willing to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends. If you possess a Level 3 qualification, Personal Training can be part of your workday and offer the chance to earn additional pay during normal working hours.

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:

• Must be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved.


• Must be able to build strong relationships with customers, clients and employees.


• Must be able to communicate at different levels of the organisation, both listen and direct.


• Must be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.


• Must be able to demonstrate clear identification with all customer requirements.


• Must be able to maintain and, be committed to good employee relations and deliver quality training.


• Must be able to perform recreation assistant duties when required.


• Must be able to work from various locations as and when required.