Description
- Fitness Instructors will be part of a team working shifts including evenings and weekends.
- They will supervise the Fitness Suite, liaise with users and issue and check memberships.
- They will conduct Inductions and Fitness Assessments, undertake Personal Training and instruct exercise classes. Extensive experience working as a fitness instructor /personal trainer in a sports/fitness facility is therefore essential.
- They will perform routine inspection, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and prepare areas for a range of activities.
- There will be reception and administration duties such as operation of the booking and membership systems and cash handling.
- They will also assist Duty Supervisors in all aspects of sports services operations.
- The role will involve shift work, evenings and weekend hours on a three week flexible shift pattern.
- There is a wide and diverse client base with a large number of international students. Excellent customer service skills, communication and the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team are essential.
- The successful applicant will have a range of GCSEs (minimum of 5) or equivalent experience, Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2) Qualification and a First Aid at Work qualification.
- They will also have an understanding of Health & Safety issues applied to sport.
Please apply by application form detailing your experience and the qualities that would make you an excellent addition to our team. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
This position is based in Preston at Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and includes working at UCLan Sports Arena.
Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs or by contacting Human Resources on 01772 892324 quoting reference number. CV's will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form
