Fitness Instructor

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking an enthusiastic Fitness Instructor to support the Active Lifestyles Manager in delivering high quality services across Cyncoed and Llandaff fitness facilities for students, staff and external users.

You will lead fitness classes, assist with training and testing, ensure equipment and spaces are well maintained, and promote the Sports & Fitness Membership. A REPS/CIMSPA Level 2 qualification is required.

Qualifications

• REPS/CIMSPA Level 2 qualification required.
• Good understanding of customer care and health & safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• To work in the Cyncoed and Llandaff Fitness Centres.
• Assist Health and Fitness Manager with training, fitness testing and personal programmes.
• Ensure the Centres, equipment and customers are protected during duty hours.
• Carry out daily cleaning and routine checks/maintenance of equipment.
• Deliver/instruct fitness classes as per timetable.
• Support Active Lifestyles Manager in healthy university initiatives.
• Assist Duty Managers with sport programme delivery for all campus users.
• Promote Sports & Fitness Membership and issue memberships.

Skills

Customer care

Health & safety

Team work

Time management

Organisation

Education

REPS / CIMSPA Level 2

Job description

Fitness Instructor

Cardiff Met Sport is the driving force behind sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales's Capital City. Our mission is clear - 'to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us'. We work in partnership with a range of local, regional, and national partners to develop and manage sector leading sport facilities including, the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre, and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus along with a number of 21st Century Schools across the City.

We also strategically lead the delivery of a wide variety of cutting-edge development programmes across schools, communities, clubs, workforce, and health & wellbeing both on our campuses and throughout Cardiff. To continue to achieve all of this, we need 'game changers', people with drive, passion, creativity, and flair who see hurdles rather than problems, can think differently and want to make a positive and lasting impact on people's lives, in Wales and beyond.

As a Fitness Instructor, you will assist the Active Lifestyles Manager in the efficient, effective, and economic delivery of services and the utilisation of resources to fulfil the requirements of Met Active and Cardiff Met Sport.

Under the direction of the Active Lifestyles Manager, you will ensure the Met Active facilities and associated areas, the sports programme and service delivery are of the highest standard during all hours.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent experience to Cardiff Met students, staff and external users of the facilities.

Key responsibilities and contributions

• To work in the Cyncoed and Llandaff Fitness Centres.


• To assist the Health and Fitness Manager in implementing training, fitness testing, personal fitness programmes, and ensuring the needs of students, staff, disabled groups, and external users are met.


• Providing a presence and clear responsibility for the Centres, the equipment, and the customers during hours of duty.


• To be responsible for daily cleaning, and routine checks / maintenance of the fitness equipment and to carry out spot cleaning within the Centres and associated areas as required.


• To deliver / instruct fitness classes in conjunction with the fitness class timetable.


• To provide support to the Active Lifestyles Manager in delivering and promoting healthy university initiatives.


• To assist the Duty Managers in the implementation of the sport programme, ensuring the needs of students, staff and external users are met on both the Cyncoed and the Llandaff Campuses.


• To promote the Sports & Fitness Membership and to issue memberships to students, staff, and external customers.

What you'll bring

• REPS / CIMSPA Level 2 Qualification.


• A good understanding of customer care and health and safety.


• Ability to work equally comfortably as part of a team and independently.


• Effective communication and time management skills.


• Good organisational skills.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years' service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.


• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.


• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.


• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.


• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

We invite you to join our collaborative community!

Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?

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