Fitness Instructor

Places Leisure; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fitness Instructor to enhance clients' fitness journeys. This role focuses on customer relationship building, conducting equipment inductions, and offering Personal Training sessions. Applicants should have a minimum of CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2, ideally CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3, with support for professional development provided. Flexible working options and numerous benefits are offered, including health membership and discounts.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Access to ongoing personal development

Company Pension scheme

Cashback plan for healthcare

Discounts on activities and products

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of CIMSPA Affiliate/Reps Level 2 required.
• Ideal candidate holds CIMSPA Practitioner/Reps Level 3.
• Motivated individuals will receive support to achieve qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer needs are prioritized in all interactions.
• Conduct initial equipment inductions for all customers.
• Set and monitor fitness programmes for various client abilities.
• Run Personal Training and small group sessions effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within the facilities.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Personal Training knowledge

Equipment safety and use

Personal development interest

Team collaboration

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.