Fitness Instructor, Braywick Leisure Centre
Up to £24,000 pa depending on experience
Do you have a passion for fitness? Are you looking for a career in fitness? Do you like working with a passionate driven team with the will to win?
We are currently recruiting for a driven Fitness Instructor to join our health and fitness team at our Braywick Leisure Centre.
A career as a Fitness Instructor is hugely rewarding. We like to think we have the best environment, the best equipment and the best people. Alongside this we give you the tools and opportunity to grow and develop, advance, and progress through our internal training programmes.
This is such an exciting opportunity for the right person to have a strong influence on the culture, direction and success of the leisure centre and on our overall business. Leisure Focus has ambitious plans and is looking at innovative ways to engage the local community through the leisure offer. Is this you?
This role is crucial to the operations of our exercise facilities at our leisure centers. Inspiring your customers to positively engage with you and the fitness team to ensure they have the best customer journey from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Our Fitness Instructors are forward thinking and passionate about the fitness industry, keeping up with the latest fitness trends to provide an engaging and exciting fitness journey for customers of all abilities. Our Fitness Instructors gain a wide skill set and range of experiences which are relevant to carry forward to progress their fitness career pathway. Joining our team as a Fitness Instructor allows our community to enjoy and improve their physical and mental well being and is a genuinely rewarding experience.
The successful candidate should have previous knowledge of the leisure and fitness industry and experience of working in a busy leisure facility. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and a commitment to customer service are essential. You will ideally possess the REPS level 2 or equivalent qualification and be willing to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will be provided with full training in all aspects of this role.
DBS
The position of Fitness Instructor is classed as a regulated post and therefore requires a DBS Disclosure. Where the individual does not already hold a DBS Disclosure, it will be necessary for the post holder to be submitted for a DBS check.
ABOUT US
Leisure Focus is a not for profit Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities; supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way, to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, and financial circumstances, physical or mental ability.
There are many great things about Leisure Focus. One of our strengths is that people come together from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are world-class fitness experts, ensuring we at Leisure Focus have a culture where everyone is welcome. Our team members are at the heart of what we do and it’s why we’re here. We are proud to have a global inclusive workforce, with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Title : Fitness Instructor
Reporting to : Fitness/ Gym Manager
Annual Leave : 28 days’ paid annual leave per year
Pension :NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service
Other benefits :
* Free gym membership for the employee and appointed person.
* Discounted food and beverages on site, discounted retail items.
* Career progression and development opportunities.
* Training and development.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Free parking on site.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Perk box benefit platform