Fitness Instructor

Places Leisure; Heanor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused fitness company in Heanor is seeking a motivated Fitness Instructor. This role emphasizes developing meaningful relationships with clients and promoting a safe and engaging environment. Responsibilities include conducting inductions, personal training, and maintaining high standards of equipment safety. Ideal candidates should hold CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2, with a desire to progress towards Level 3. The company offers extensive benefits including gym memberships, flexible working hours, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Real Living Wage alignment

2% bonus scheme

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Access to Company Pension scheme

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Discounts on activities and shops

Qualifications

• Minimum CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2 required.
• Ideally hold CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3.
• Motivated individuals can receive support for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create personable relationships with customers.
• Maintain knowledge of new trends in the industry.
• Ensure customers use equipment safely.
• Work with clients at all fitness levels.
• Run Personal Training and small group sessions.
• Adhere to cleanliness and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Personal Training

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2

CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3

Job description

There are many opportunities available for you within Places Leisure. Your career with us as a Fitness Instructor is a great first step to many different routes. You can develop your career by providing outstanding Personal Training sessions and growing your client base. If management is a route you wanted to take, you can work up to be a Fitness Manager. In the Fitness Instructor role, we will offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including support with your CIMSPA Practitioner / Reps Level 3 Qualification, enhancing your customer service skills and much more.

Responsibilities

• Always putting the customers' needs at the forefront of everything you do and have the ability to create personable and meaningful relationships.
• Maintain an interest in your continuous personal development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and play an active part in keeping on top of new trends within the industry.
• Carry out initial inductions and ensure that customers are using the equipment safely and correctly.
• You will be comfortable working with customers of all abilities, no matter what stage they are in their fitness journey. You will be able to set and monitor programmes as appropriate.
• You will work with individuals running Personal Training and small group sessions; be happy to offer Personal Training sessions as an additional service; and look to take on new PT clients from face-to-face interactions and basic marketing tools.
• Work as a team to keep our facilities clean and safe, adhering to regulations and our company procedures. Our teams maintain consistent standards; therefore, you will want to be your best, in everything you do. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Qualifications

All our Fitness Instructors should hold a minimum of CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2, and it would be ideal if you were to hold CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3. However, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.

Benefits

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.