Fitness Instructor

Maldron Hotel Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Galway is seeking a motivated Fitness Instructor to grow training revenues and enhance member experiences. The role involves teaching exercise classes and ensuring customer satisfaction in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are qualified trainers with lifeguard certifications, strong communication skills, and a passion for fitness. This full-time entry-level position provides development opportunities through our Dalata Academy.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels

30% off Friends & Family rate

Extra AL every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension access

Development opportunities through Dalata Academy

Staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of nutrition and motivational techniques.
• Qualification as a strength and conditioning professional is a bonus.
• Swim teaching experience is preferred.
• An outgoing personality with motivation and enthusiasm.
• Sales-focused to help drive business growth.
• Self-motivated and focus on client base building.

Responsibilities

• Grow personal training and group training revenue year on year.
• Build relationships with staff and maintain community presence.
• Teach a variety of exercise classes.
• Maintain high presentation standards in Club Vitae.
• Ensure high level of customer service.
• Assist in monitoring memberships and usage records.
• Liaise with management to meet monthly targets.
• Monitor department overheads to adhere to budgets.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Fitness Instructor

Lifeguard

Communication

Leadership

Education

Qualified personal trainer or fitness instructor from a recognized provider

Lifeguard qualification

Certified in first aid

Job description

Join to apply for the Fitness Instructor role at Maldron Hotel Galway.

You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow.

At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy – support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team‑building activities and regular charity events

Your Role

• Grow personal training and group training revenue year on year.
• Build strong relationships with existing staff and members and maintain a presence in the local community.
• Teach a variety of different exercise classes.
• Maintain high presentation standards in Club Vitae at all times.
• Be responsible for Leisure Centre Attendants and their duties during shifts.
• Ensure a high level of customer service at all times.
• Assist the manager in implementing effective monitoring of memberships and maintaining records of usage and renewals.
• Liaise with the management team to ensure monthly targets are met.
• Monitor department overheads to ensure budgets are adhered to.
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are followed in the Leisure Centre.

What You’ll Need

• Qualified personal trainer or fitness instructor from a recognized fitness course provider.
• A lifeguard qualification is essential.
• In‑depth knowledge of nutrition and motivational techniques.
• Qualification as a strength and conditioning professional is a bonus.
• Certified in first aid.
• Swim teaching experience is preferred.
• An outgoing personality, with motivation and enthusiasm to make a difference.
• Sales‑focused to help drive business growth.
• Essential to be self‑motivated and willing to focus on building a client base.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

Skills

• Fitness Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Communication
• Leadership

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services