FIXED TERM: 1 Hour per week
SALARY: £19.50
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 class 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.
Must hold a level 2 Gym Instructor and a Group Exercise qualification or equivalent. A First Aid certificate would be advantageous but not essential.
This position could lead to further contracted hours should they become available for the right candidate. This position also gives you the option to cover other classes covering holiday, sickness, and other absence. If you are a qualified personal trainer then this opportunity could be perfect to add something extra to your skillset and get regular hours.
It will be an initial 12 week contract with the aim to progressing to permanent if the class is successful.
At Exe Valley, Tiverton our benefits include:
* Competitive rate of pay
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
* Discounted leisure memberships
* Free uniform and DBS check
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent training and development opportunities
The Role:
1. Plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective group exercise sessions focusing on the lower body.
2. Instruct classes that may include a combination of aerobic and resistance training exercises.
3. Provide modifications and progressions to accommodate all fitness levels.
4. Ensure all participants are using correct form to prevent injuries.
5. Create a motivating and inclusive environment that encourages member retention and engagement.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fitness trends and best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
* Level 2 Certificate in Group Training or equivalent (e.g., Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training)
* Additional certifications in specialised fitness areas (e.g., Studio Cycle, Pilates) are advantageous.
* First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential)
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to motivate and inspire participants.
* Previous experience teaching group fitness classes is preferred.
* A desire to develop professionally and expand into other areas of fitness instruction or leisure services is highly valued.
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
For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - LS24-1 Coach.
The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.
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. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.
How to apply
Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:
People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP
Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
CLOSING DATE:
16 January 2025 at 5pm
POST NUMBER:
LS24-1
VACANCY NUMBER:
2025002
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 on-going job search.
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