We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Wellbeing Hubs Physical Activity Instructor
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.
We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual to work as part of a team that provides a great experience to everyone that visits our leisure facilities.
As a Physical Activity Instructor, based at Cardigan Leisure Centre, you’ll lead on the delivery of our exercise programmes that include fitness classes, gym inductions, personal training, holiday programmes, and the Fit4Life project. We are seeking an individual who thrives on getting the best out of others by helping them to learn new skills and meet their full potential.
As a council, we are embarking on an exciting journey which will see a number of our Leisure Centres become Wellbeing Centres. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to be part of that journey as we contribute to the promotion of positive health and wellbeing of our citizens.
As a Physical Activity Instructor, you will assist the manager in providing an efficient and effective service and on a day-to-day basis will:
* Be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering our fitness programme, including fitness classes, gym sessions, personal training, and gym inductions
* Co-ordinate and deliver our holiday programmes, which include sessions for infants, juniors, and teenagers in partnership with the Active Young People Team
* Assist with marketing and promotion of the centre and the benefits of health and wellbeing
* Work alongside the NERS team to deliver the ‘Fit4Life’ project
* Handle customer and parent questions and queries regarding our exercise programmes
We are committed to providing a bilingual service to our customers, so a degree of fluency in Welsh is desirable for this post. Due to our opening hours, you will be required to work evenings and weekends as part of a shift pattern.
We are committed to developing our staff and will support you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s responsibilities. Additionally, we support your career development to help you progress within our organization.
In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits, including a competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; each application is assessed case-by-case, considering the nature and relevance of any convictions. We aim to create an inclusive, fair, and respectful work environment. For questions or concerns about the process, please contact us. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout recruitment.
What we offer
* Work-life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
Where you'll work
Porth Cymorth Cynnar – Community Wellbeing and Learning
We provide early help, prevention, and intervention services across the county. Our key functions include:
* Lifelong Learning and Skills
* Leisure & Wellbeing
* Early Intervention Services
* Support and Prevention Services
* Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit
Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the southwest.
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