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Ref no:
SOA08636
Published:
09/05/2023
Closes:
23/05/2023
Location:
Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, Ayr, Ayrshire
Salary:
£13,972 - £15,111 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
21 hours per week

Job Description

What is the role?

Under the direction of the Health & Fitness Officer deliver a range of health referral-based classes inductions and health assessments.

South Ayrshire Council currently offer specialised exercise classes and support for people with health conditions.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who will consistently deliver excellent customer service.

As a Health & Fitness Instructor your job is all about communication, teamwork and customer service.  We are looking people who are prepared to work hard, to drive health, fitness and rehabilitation activities across the Council and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Your role will involve completing one to one consultations, collection of data and delivery of a variety of health and fitness classes and activities.

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 Exercise to music, gym instructor or equivalent, with desirable NVQ Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification or NVQ Level 4 Health qualification (Cardiac, PSI, Stroke, CanRehab).

Opportunities for further training are available.

We offer generous holiday allowance and pension.

Please click on the option to download additional information on this vacancy to access the Job Description.

Extra information:

The Grade of this post is Grade 2 / Level 5, the hourly rate is from £12.76 to £13.80 and the annual salary is £13,972 to £15,111.  

These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with adults  and children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly the preferred candidates will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

You may be required to meet the PVG cost.

Closing date for applications is 23 May 2023

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