Fitness Instructor (Jumping & Aqua Instructor)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Personal Trainer to manage fitness activities and provide personal training to guests. You will be responsible for developing exercise programs, managing the fitness centre, and ensuring high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate has certification as a personal trainer, excellent communication skills, and experience in a luxury environment. Flexible hours required.

Benefits

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunities to develop talent

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.
• First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a luxury resort setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the department.
• Manage fitness centre retail area, including stock control and sales.
• Provide one-to-one Personal Training when required.
• Develop personalized exercise programs for guests.

Skills

Certified Personal Trainer certification

Proficiency in various fitness equipment and exercise techniques

Strong knowledge of nutrition and wellness principles

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create and adapt personalized workout plans

Enthusiasm for motivating and supporting clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

What’s in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Job Description

• To ensure that Maintenance Gymnasium equipment forms are up to date and implement preventative maintenance programs if necessary.
• To be fully aware of current and future services offered by the hotel and to make suggestions for improvement, expansion or creation of new services.
• To remain up to date with local and international trends in the health and leisure services through internet, magazines and other applicable media.
• To manage the fitness centre retail area, inclusive of stock control, inventory and sales
• To manage the fitness centre and sports facilities, inclusive of other outdoor and indoor leisure programs.
• To ensure high standards of cleanliness in the department
• To develop and implement personalized exercise programmes for guests who request private sessions and for those who would benefit from personal instruction.
• To provide one-to-one Personal Training when required.
• To provide Fitness Consultations for arriving guests.
• To assist guests with retail purchases where required.
• To cover Gymnasium Reception and retail areas when required
• To handle any guest complaints and refer to the Supervisor or Manager where necessary.
• To provide regular follow up contact for guests and monitor progress of any recommended fitness programs throughout their stay.
• To ensure that proper policies and procedures are followed in regards to monitoring the health and wellbeing of guests participating in classes and using the gym/sports facilities, inclusive of administering medical questionnaires.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a fitness instructor or personal trainer
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (preferred)
• Proficiency in various fitness equipment and exercise techniques
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and wellness principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and adapt personalized workout plans
• First Aid and CPR certification is a plus
• Enthusiasm for motivating and supporting clients to achieve their fitness goals
• Willingness to work in a luxury resort setting
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Knowledge for Kangoo Jump, Trampoline Jump, Aqua Jump
• Aqua Classes with basic knowledge of Aqua Classes

Additional Information

• Your team and working environment: Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
• At Accor, we are Heartists!

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding