Health and Fitness Advisor

Stokewood; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community leisure centre in Bournemouth is looking for a part-time Health and Fitness Advisor. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the gym, providing fitness advice, and promoting a positive customer experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £17,826.92 for 28 hours weekly, among various benefits such as gym membership and training opportunities.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Gym membership

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension matched up to 6%

Colleague discount on food and drink

Birthday/Celebratory day off

Loyalty Rewards

Qualifications

• A passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• A Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the gym.
• Instruct and provide advice on safe usage of equipment.
• Design and promote gym classes, workouts, and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification

Level 3 Gym Instructor Qualification

Job description

Post Title: Health and Fitness Advisor

Sites: Stokewood – Bournemouth

Salary: £17,826.92 per annum for 28 hours per week

FTE Salary: £23,557 per annum

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

BH Live is recruiting for a part time Health and Fitness Advisors to join our busy team at BH Live Active – Stokewood.

Set in the heart of the Winton/Charminster area of Bournemouth, Stokewood opened as a public bath in 1930. Today, it is a thriving community leisure centre with circa 300,000 attendances a year.

There is a well‑equipped gym which is split over two levels with lift access. The group exercises class timetable is extensive with more than 70 classes each week spanning from HIIT to spin to yoga.

To find out more about our centre and take a tour of our facilities, please click here.

You will:

• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the gym and ensure the provision of a first‑class facility.
• Instruct and provide advice to our customers on safe usage.
• Design, implement and promote gym floor classes, workouts, gym challenges, events and further services.
• Provide fitness advice and training programs for customers.
• Promote and provide a positive experience to all users of the centre.
• Be willing to assist at other sites and departments if needed.

To be successful you will need:

• A genuine passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• A Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• To be a positive team player.
• Ideally, you will also have previous experience of working within the leisure industry.
• A Level 3 Gym Instructor Qualification is highly desirable.

Please click here to view the job description for more details on this role.

We offer:

• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• BH Live Active – Gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
• Colleague discount on food and drink
• Colleague recognition
• Birthday / Celebratory day off
• Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

• More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing

• Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience

• Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site – https://careers.bhlive.org.uk/

The full job description for the role can be found on the BH Live Careers site.

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.