Fitness Consultant

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution located in Guildford is seeking two part-time individuals for a fitness role. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and you'll be responsible for leading fitness programmes, providing lifestyle advice, and maintaining service standards. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, free gym membership, and other benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days

Free Gym membership including free classes

Staff discount

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Confident communication style, able to provide lifestyle advice delicately.
• Passion and drive to deliver outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead group and individual exercise programmes.
• Provide professional advice on fitness and lifestyle matters.
• Deliver high-quality fitness activities and guest services.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness across fitness facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Commitment to service

Organizational skills

Education

A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Job description

Overview

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role: An opportunity has arisen within the Fitness Team for 2 proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised individuals to apply their technical and working knowledge of health and fitness to provide advice, training and assistance to staff and visitors to the facilities. This role is part-time and will require a DBS check. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality fitness activities and guest service, as well as the ongoing development of the fitness operation. You will help improve the health and fitness of the Centre\'s guests, by leading and organising group and individual exercise programmes, as well as ensuring high delivery standards across the department. Personal Training is an optional benefit after passing 6 month probation.

You should have a confident communication style and be able to act with sensitivity and diplomacy, as you will have responsibility for providing clients with fitness and lifestyle advice. We are looking for someone with passion, drive and commitment to deliver an outstanding service to our guests. A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is also required.

Responsibilities (illustrative)

• Lead and organise group and individual exercise programmes for staff and visitors, ensuring high delivery standards across the fitness operation.


• Provide advice and support on fitness and lifestyle matters with professionalism and diplomacy.


• Deliver high-quality fitness activities and guest services; contribute to ongoing development of fitness facilities.


• Collaborate with the Fitness Team to maintain safety, cleanliness and equipment standards.


• Support DBS-required processes and comply with relevant policies.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent).


• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of guests.


• Willingness to undergo DBS checks as part of the role.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days holiday


• Free Gym membership including free classes and access to our 50 metre swimming pool


• Staff discount


• Generous pension

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.