Fitness Instructor - Gym - Kingsbridge

Fusion Lifestyle; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused gym in the UK seeks a Gym Instructor to welcome customers, ensure equipment safety, and deliver fitness programs. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 2 Fitness Instructing qualification and experience in customer service. Benefits include 22 days' holiday, a pension scheme, and a free gym membership.

Benefits

22 days' holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Free Gym & Swim membership

Free Eye tests

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Industry Leading Training

Qualifications

• Engaging and honest personality with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Experience in delivering group exercise classes.
• CIMSPA membership is essential within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers.
• Supervise fitness activities and equipment operation.
• Assist in marketing and administration of health activities.
• Deliver fitness assessments and programmes as required.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the gym.

Skills

Fitness Instruction

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Education

Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing

Job description

Overview

The gym can be an intimidating place and as a Gym Instructor for Fusion Lifestyle, you will warmly welcome all customers, ensure equipment is used safely, and encourage users by devising and delivering fitness assessments and programs, all whilst keeping the gym clean and inviting. You will also deliver group exercise classes when required, so you will need experience of delivering exercise classes using first class customer service to a diverse client base. To be successful in this role you will need an engaging and honest personality, with a natural ability to build strong relationships and put people at ease. Alongside a "can-do", solutions focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing
• CIMSPA membership is essential within one month of employment

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers
• Supervising activities in the Fitness Rooms and operating the equipment in a manner consistent with safe working practice
• Assisting in the implementation, marketing and administration of activities and healthy lifestyles
• Devising and delivering fitness assessments, programmes and testing, exercise prescription, GP referrals and specialist inductions, as and when required (following appropriate training)
• Supporting and assisting in sales and retention processes
• Maintenance of customer records and performing administration duties as required
• Maintenance of own mandatory qualifications, licensing and CPD/ training requirements
• Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety policy and procedure
• Carry out testing and / or other hygiene, health and safety checks as needed, passing results immediately to the appropriate person and escalating potential issues promptly
• Safely support managing customer flow and expectation of waiting times and attendance across all areas of the centre
• Undertake all day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the equipment and fittings, to the highest possible standards, bringing attention to any faults or major repairs to the relevant team
• Proactively manage customer behaviour during the use of facilities to ensure highest possible levels of safety and enjoyment

Benefits

• 22 days' holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Free Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres
• Free Eye tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Industry Leading Training

If you would like to further your career in leisure, within a dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you.