Health & Fitness Instructor

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Health & Fitness Instructor (10/375)

Dumfries

£12,372 - £13,140

 

You will be required to work 16 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

 

Do you have a passion for fitness and looking to be a part of our DG1 team?

 

Do you possess drive and determination and are looking for a new challenge? If the answer is yes, then DG1 could be the place for you.

 

Everyone in the DG1 team shares a real passion for working in the fitness industry. Making sure every customer receives the best experience from every visit is what we are committed to. Could you join us?

 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic fitness instructor to join our team. Working a shift pattern, you will provide expert instruction in all aspects of our fitness suite and studio developing high quality health and fitness opportunities for people of all ages. You must have a passion for customer care and be able to assist the Lead Fitness Instructor to drive customer sales and retention forward.

 

The ability to work as part of a team is essential, and you must be able to use your own initiative to meet targets regarding our members. Your customer care skills must be excellent and we require someone with a friendly and outgoing personality. Legend, our Leisure Management System, is integral to our business, and a basic knowledge of IT is desired.

 

You will ideally possess a recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor /Exercise to Music qualification / registration on The Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 or above/ Les Mills qualified discipline. Applications will be considered from candidates who possess only one of these qualifications as training may be provided.

 

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

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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