Uppingham School Sports Centre has an exciting part-time opportunity for a well-qualified Fitness Instructor.
Opened in September 2010, Uppingham School Sports Centre (‘USSC’) is a fully dual-use facility used by over 1,300 public members as well as the school. Described by Lord Coe at its opening as ‘world class’, USSC has been designed to provide state-of-the-art sporting facilities for the school’s pupils, as well as allowing access to local residents, sports clubs and other schools.
You will be the first point of contact in the Fitness Studio for pupils, staff and the general public, representing the Fitness Team in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner. Our Fitness Instructors will be trained to set tailor made programmes around the needs of the individual and provide them with the highest levels of customer care.
Your main duties will include:
* Making sure the Fitness Suite is kept safe, clean and tidy at all times
* Carrying out inductions to the Fitness Suite and gaining an understanding of the users’ individual goals and needs
* Achieving personal training and fitness products sales targets
* Supervising gym users and ensuring their safety
A Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification is essential. You will also be comfortable with group instructing and will possess experience of personalised programme setting.
Working hours:
This role will be worked over an average of 24 hours per week, working on a three-week rolling rota to cover the Centre’s opening hours 07:00 – 22:00.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members, you will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
* Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
* Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 1st January 2025.
Interview date: w/c 6th January 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.