SLLC 5730 - Fitness Assistant

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme—local government

Salary Sacrifice AVC option

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Flexible working

Cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are seeking a motivated Fitness Assistant for Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride. You will support customers on their fitness journeys, educate them on current trends, and help them through training sessions.

The role requires a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and ideally gym experience. The post is 22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday 7am–3pm, with an hourly rate of £14.12–£14.27.

Qualifications

• Excellent interaction with customers.
• Experience in a gym environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support customers on their fitness journey and educate them on latest fitness trends.
• Keep the gym clean and tidy and ensure equipment is ready for use.

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Description

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.

Job Description

Location: Dollan Aqua Centre, Brouster Hill, East Kilbride

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 7am - 3pm

Hourly Rate: £14.12 - £14.27

Duration: Fixed term to 31 March 2027

Job Profile: Click here for profile

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Assistant to join our team at Dollan Aqua Centre. The successful applicant will support our customers on their fitness journey, building rapport quickly to engage and educate them on the latest fitness trends and support them through their training as well as ensuring that the gym is kept clean and tidy.

You must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, relevant HNC or equivalent.

Applicants should have excellent interaction skills. Experience of working within a gym environment would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)