Gym Supervisor and Instructor

City of London School; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Camden Town is seeking a Gym Supervisor and Instructor to supervise gym activities and assist in delivering a health-related fitness program. The ideal candidate will have experience in fitness instruction and be able to work effectively with students and staff. This role is permanent and term-time only, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience within the fitness industries including fitness instruction and personal training.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to forge good working relationships with colleagues.
• Prior experience of working with children is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all activities in the Gym.
• Support pupils and staff to achieve their health-related fitness goals.
• Assist the PE Department in developing and delivering an innovative health-related fitness programme.

Job description

Overview

City of London School is seeking a Gym Supervisor and Instructor to play a central role in ensuring that the state of the art gym is used to its fullest potential by both pupils and staff. The Gym Supervisor and Instructor will supervise and monitor all activities which take place in the Gym, supporting pupils and staff to achieve their health-related fitness goals. Alongside the oversight of the facility, you will be expected to assist the PE Department in developing and delivering an innovative health-related fitness programme.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all activities in the Gym.
• Support pupils and staff to achieve their health-related fitness goals.
• Assist the PE Department in developing and delivering an innovative health-related fitness programme.

Qualifications

• Experience within the fitness industries including fitness instruction and personal training.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to forge good working relationships with colleagues.
• Prior experience of working with children is an advantage.

About the School and Diversity & Safeguarding

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul’s Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London. CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff, and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward. It is a top priority for the School to attract and retain a staff body that reflects the London community and our diverse pupil body. We are keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well. City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Additional Details

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.

Contract and Facilities

This post is permanent, Term-Time Only (36 weeks) plus 1 week during school holidays. Working hours: 10:30 to 18:30 (a flexible starting time may be possible, this can be discussed at the interview stage).

The school’s Gym Development, installed in collaboration with Matrix, consists of a Cardio Hub, Fixed Weight Machines and Free weights. The equipment includes Smith Machines, Power Racks and Olympic Lifting Platforms. We also have a dedicated Functional Fitness Space complete with speed carpet, punch bags and a Rig supplied by Escape Fitness.