Fitness Instructor
Edge Hill University
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Job summary
Edge Hill University is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor to deliver high-quality fitness, personal training and exercise referral services to students, staff and community members. You will supervise the fitness suite, deliver inductions, design training programmes and provide one-to-one coaching to help members reach their goals.
The role requires a Level 3 fitness qualification, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment.
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualified fitness professional with experience in personal training and fitness instruction.
- Sound knowledge of exercise, health and wellbeing and ability to advise a diverse customer base.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality fitness, personal training and exercise referral services to students, staff and community members.
- Supervise the fitness suite, deliver inductions and provide guidance to ensure safety and effective use of facilities.
- Design and deliver personalised training programmes and provide one-to-one coaching to help members achieve health goals.
- Support member engagement, retention and promotion of Edge Hill Sport’s services, and contribute to wider health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the University to maintain high standards of customer service, health and safety and operational delivery.
Skills
Education
Job description
About the Role
As a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality fitness, personal training and exercise referral services to students, staff and community members.
You will supervise the fitness suite, deliver member inductions and provide professional guidance to ensure customers use the facilities safely, effectively and confidently. You will design and deliver personalised training programmes, provide one-to-one coaching and support members to achieve their individual health and fitness goals.
You will contribute to member engagement, retention and the promotion of Edge Hill Sport’s services, as well as supporting the continued development of its fitness, health and wellbeing provision.
The role will also involve working collaboratively with colleagues across the University to support wider health, wellbeing and physical activity initiatives, while ensuring high standards of customer service, health and safety and operational delivery are maintained.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Sam Smith Fitness Manager at Smithsam@edgehill.ac.uk
About You
You will be a Level 3 qualified fitness professional with relevant experience in personal training, fitness instruction and/or exercise referral. You will have a sound knowledge of exercise, health and wellbeing and the ability to provide appropriate, tailored advice to a diverse range of customers.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships and deliver a high standard of customer service. You will be organised, self-motivated and able to work independently, managing your workload effectively and responding positively to the demands of a busy environment.
You will demonstrate a commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and physical activity and have the enthusiasm and professionalism to contribute to the continued development and success of Edge Hill Sport.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
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