Introduction

Are you passionate about being a personal trainer? Provide 1:1 and group inductions, work alongside the gyms PTs to get excellent experience and knowledge from other members of the team and general exercise programmes, including introduction to new equipment and renewing memberships, where appropriate. Learning on-the-job!

About the Employer

Welcome to KENTS GYM, Bradford’s Premier independent, family run fitness centre! We have been providing health and fitness to the local area for the past 30 years. Our aim is to help everybody, regardless of their shape, size or health requirements to achieve their goals. We boast a spacious and well equipped facility that rivals anywhere, but at the same time is a friendly, family-run club. Take a look around and see what Kents Gym is about. Pop in any time and one of the team will be happy to show you around

What You'll Do

No work experience is required however you must have a keen interest for working within the fitness industry and learn from your mentors.

On a day to day basis you will be undertaking:

All general duties of a gym instructor will be covered
Working alongside the gyms PTs to get excellent experience and knowledge from other members of the team
Opening up the gym following the opening up procedure
Keeping vending machine stocked
Welcoming members into the gym
Ensuring all areas of the gym are tidy at all times
Filling up centre feed rolls and spray bottles throughout the gym as required
Emptying bins as required
Advising members on correct technique in the gym on an ad hoc basis
Providing programming / training advice to members - writing programs if necessary
Showing new members how to work cardio and weights equipment - writing programs as necessary
Cleaning of gym equipment
Vacuuming / mopping floors / cleaning areas in the gym as required
Maintenance checks of gym equipment
Changing room checks on a regular basis
Involvement in studio classes - will begin by shadowing our class instructors before being considered for own class
Ensuring members follow our club rules
Potential for the right candidate to take on personal training clients
Signing up new members
Floor walking the gym - chatting to members
Closing down the gym following closing down procedure

You’ll need:

The ability to be confident to teach group sessions
The ability to work unaided when training permits
Willingness to complete a Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship
Communication to speak to members and build a clientele of new membership

You will receive full in-house training alongside professionals who have already undertaken this qualification. As well as working towards a professionally recognised industry standard qualification.

Training Outcome

Progression to a permanent position for the right candidate to build their own personal PT client list
This qualification will enable you to go on to further health & fitness qualifications

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Self Motivated
Good attendance record
Enthusiasm
Willing to progress

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - 4 or above
Desired - GCSE - Math - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Personal trainer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours per week over 5 days. (shifts will change each week, can include evenings, weekends and mornings.) Shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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