University of Cambridge - Fitness Coach

University of Cambridge

Details

Closing date:   29 August 2021
Location:   Cambridge
Region:   East
Employment type:   Part Time
Salary:   £23,067-£26,715 pro rata

Description

The Fitness Coaches plan and deliver high quality Strength and Conditioning (S & C) training sessions to sports clubs, squads and individual athletes some of whom may be on a national, or our own, high performance programmes.

The Fitness Coaches support participants referred to the Sports Service by health professionals and assist with the creation and delivery of wellbeing initiatives across Collegiate Cambridge.

They also provide "Member Welcome" sessions, structured programmes and personalised training sessions to customers and are available to answer questions on programmes, equipment use, fitness matters and other Sports Service sites and services.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, the ability to quickly build a rapport with a range of customers and the motivation to proactively encourage and support individuals with their fitness, health and wellbeing training.

You will be flexible and responsive in your approach and work collaboratively with other staff to provide a welcoming, safe, clean and positive environment for customers.

A level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is required for this role and candidates should hold or be working towards the UKSCA Strength and Conditioning qualification.

Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with elite athletes through to beginners, and those recovering from injury.

A recognised First Aid at Work and Automated de-fibrillation qualifications, or the ability to achieve these, are also essential.

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