FIXED TERM: 12 weeks with aim to permanent
SALARY: £19.50 per hour
LOCATION: Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Exe Valley Leisure Centre is a dynamic and community-focused fitness facility committed to delivering engaging, high-quality group exercise classes. Our indoor cycling programme is a core offering, designed to inspire participants to achieve their fitness goals while having fun.
Do you have a passion for motivating people in a class studio environment? Can you make an exercise class fun, effective, safe and stimulating? We are looking for someone who can bring energy to our class programme. If this sounds like you, and you have the ability to make individuals work hard but come away from the class feeling energised, then we’d love to hear from you. This is a real opportunity to bring your own style to Mid Devon Leisure.
Exercise classes are regularly monitored for improvement but will receive support from the Duty Officer for health and fitness to make the class successful.
All Coaches are expected to be punctual, energetic, and excellent at rapport building and to take onus on making their class successful.
It will be an initial 12 week contract with the aim to progressing to permanent if the class is successful.
The Role:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Indoor Cycling Instructor to join our team. As an instructor, you will:
* Lead safe, energetic, and effective cycling classes tailored to varying fitness levels.
* Create engaging session plans incorporating motivational music and diverse cycling routines.
* Provide guidance on proper bike setup, posture, and technique to prevent injuries.
* Motivate and inspire participants to challenge themselves while ensuring inclusivity.
What we’re looking for:
* A recognised indoor cycling certification (e.g. Spinning, AFAA, or Indoor Cycling Institute) or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sports science principles for effective class delivery.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a motivational and engaging presence.
* First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential).
* Experience in group exercise or personal training (advantageous but not essential).
To find out more
To find out more about this role please contact Nick Dean, Duty Officer Health and Fitness on ndean@middevon.gov.uk.
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time.
Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
CLOSING DATE: 6 February 2025 at 5:00pm
POST NUMBER: LS24-1
VACANCY NUMBER: 2025018
MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your ongoing job search.
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