SLLC 5913 - Fitness Assistant - 494572

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture; Blantyre; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme enrollment

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are seeking motivated Fitness Assistants to join Blantyre Leisure Centre. You will support customers on their fitness journey, build rapport quickly and educate them on fitness trends while keeping the gym clean and tidy.

Applicants must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and a relevant HNC or equivalent. Experience in a gym is advantageous, with full training provided and a two-week rota with weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
• Relevant HNC or equivalent.
• Excellent interaction skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist customers on their fitness journey, engaging and educating them on trends.
• Support training and ensure gym is kept clean and tidy.
• Build rapport quickly to enhance the customer experience.

Connaissances

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Formation

HNC or equivalent

Description du poste

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.

Job Description

Location: Blantyre Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Blantyre

Hours: 8 hours per week

Work Pattern: 2 week rota

Week 1: Saturday 8am-4pm

Week 2: Sunday 8am-4pm

Salary/Hourly Rate: £14.12-£14.27 per hour

Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Casual recruitment also required

Job Profile:

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Assistants to join our team at Blantyre Leisure Centre. The successful applicants 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.

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.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• 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)