The post holder will provide a customer-facing role in the delivery of the overall fitness product at Queen's Sport Gym locations at the PEC and BT1 City Centre Gym. Key to this role is the ability to inspire and motivate members to engage in fitness and physical activity through quality instruction and on-going programmes and events to motivate them to maintain an exercise regime. About the person: Queen's Sport is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Fitness Instructor. This post is an exciting opportunity to join the wider Fitness Team at Queen's Sport in delivering a world class service to our students, members and the wider community with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all users. The role will have a central focus on inspiring and motivating members to engage in fitness and physical activity through quality instruction and on-going programmes and events to motivate them to maintain an exercise regime. The successful candidate will have:- NVQ Level II or equivalent award in fitness instructing (Gym) or equivalent recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Relevant qualification to teach kettle bells and indoor cycling classes. Relevant recent experience of working and operating within a busy fitness complex (including free weights). Good working knowledge of Health & Fitness including the delivery of induction systems, fitness testing and personal exercise programmes. One year's recent practical teaching experience in taking Kettlebells and Indoor Cycling. Our current staff profile in Queen's Sport shows an under-representation of Protestants and so we particularly welcome applications to this role from the Protestant community. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. Skills: Fitness Instructor health exercise Benefits: plus 18% shift allowance