Casual Health & Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Casual Health & Fitness Instructor

Dumfries

Band 5 £15.35 per hour

 

 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly and motivated Fitness Instructors to join the team here at DG1.

Whether you’re an experienced fitness professional, recently qualified and want to get your foot in the door or simply looking for a fun and rewarding role alongside your current job, this could be a great opportunity for you.

 

As a Casual Fitness Instructor, you’ll help us provide cover for annual leave and sickness while becoming an important part of our fitness team. This role is a fantastic way to put your qualifications into practice and build your confidence in a real fitness environment. You’ll gain experience in a variety of areas, and you’ll be supported by an experienced team while developing the practical skills and experience that can help you take the next step in your fitness career.

 

Already have a full-time job or other commitments? The casual nature of this role could be a great fit, giving you the opportunity to stay active, meet new people and do something you enjoy in your free time.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Deliver fun and engaging group fitness classes.
• Welcome and support members, helping them get the most from their time at DG1.
• Provide fitness programs and guidance.
• Carry out gym inductions for new members.
• Supervise the gym floor, creating a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Help customers improve their exercise technique and build confidence.
• Motivate and encourage customers to reach their fitness and wellbeing goals.
• Work alongside a friendly team to deliver a great experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for someone who is positive, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping people.  You’ll be confident working with a wide range of customers and able to make people feel welcome, supported and motivated. You’ll also be comfortable working independently.

Great customer service is important to us, so you’ll need to be friendly, outgoing and passionate about creating a positive experience for our members.

Basic IT skills are useful, as our Legend Leisure Management System plays an important part in the day-to-day running of our fitness programme.

 

WHY JOIN US?

This is more than just supervising a gym floor, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to people’s health, fitness and wellbeing, while working as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

 

We want our instructors to bring their own personality, creativity and ideas to the role. If you love creating fun, fresh engaging fitness classes, you’ll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on what you deliver.

 

If you’re passionate about fitness and people come and be part of the DG1 team!

 

A First Aid Qualification, IT skills and knowledge of Health and Safety would be an advantage.

 

 

 

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:  Amy Willson, Duty Officer, DG1, tel:  01387 243550 or email amy.willson@dumgal.gov.uk