Fitness Instructor

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Instructor to enhance its health and fitness offerings. The role involves overseeing fitness facilities, creating an inclusive environment, and delivering fitness classes. Successful candidates will hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Fitness Instruction and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national retail discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised industry qualification in Fitness Instruction.
• Experience in planning and coordinating health and fitness programmes.
• Ability to deliver gym-based fitness classes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of fitness facilities.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive gym environment.
• Provide instruction and training to gym members.

Skills

Customer Service

Fitness Instruction

Group Exercise Leading

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Fitness Instruction

Job description

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The University of Manchester has over 17,000 students and staff taking part in organised sport and physical activity through the University. The University recognises the importance of an active lifestyle in both the experiences that these opportunities provide our audiences as well as the positive impact that they have on their wellbeing.

Delivery of our sport and physical activity strategy is through UoM Sport which is based across our campuses primarily in Fallowfield at the Armitage Sports Centre and in Manchester University Students’ Union on Oxford Road. Our activities take place across the city utilising a range of city facilities in supporting our community being active and promoting physical activity opportunities through our facilities and programmes.

The university therefore is looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver an excellent health and fitness offer within our facilities.

As part of the Sport operations team and in liaison with the Health and fitness coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of Fitness Facilities, ensure the delivery of quality fitness services and programmes, and develop an appropriate Health and fitness offer to meet the needs of all customers.

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic & motivated fitness professional with a passion for helping others to join our health and fitness team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming, safe and inclusive gym environment, providing instruction and training to all members, as well as running group exercise classes.

This post will be part of the Health and Fitness team, supervised by the Senior Fitness Instructor, working alongside other fitness instructors and group exercise leaders. There will be personal `training opportunities for those who are appropriately qualified.

Applicants should possess a recognised industry qualification in Fitness Instruction to a minimum of NVQ level 2,and have current membership of REPs or CIMSPA. You should have experience of planning and coordinating interactive health and fitness programmes and offers, and be able to deliver gym based fitness classes, inductions and other related activities.

Applicants will be required to work on a fixed shift pattern which includes daytime evenings and weekends.

This role is customer facing and therefore is either mostly or entirely campus based without the opportunity for hybrid working.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Cole Whitehead

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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