Ferndown Fitness Ltd is looking for a personal trainer/ fitness instructor to join our friendly team working in a small, independently owned gym.
Ferndown Fitness provides a relaxed, friendly environment for people who may not feel comfortable exercising in a larger gym. Most of our members are of an older age range and some have mobility/health issues. The atmosphere in the gym is lively and sociable with staff actively encouraged to engage with members to make them feel welcome.
The hours: Monday 15.30 to 19.00, Tuesday 15.30 to 20.00, Wednesday 13.30 to 18.30, Thursday 9.30 to 13.30, Friday 16.00 to 20.00.
The roll: Fitness instructor in the gym area and taking classes for balance/ core strength/ flexibility, as well as other duties listed below.
We are looking for someone to offer guidance and support to our members as they use the gym and instruct new members on how to use our machines. The successful candidate will also be required to take classes we run (typically 3 or 4 per week) that help our members improve their balance, core strength and flexibility. The role will also include admin duties such as answering the phone, making bookings, filing programme cards and taking payments as well as dealing with sales of new memberships and daily cleaning of the gym and equipment.
Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, outgoing and able to make anyone, of any age/ ability, feel comfortable and encouraged to exercise at a level that's right for them. You must also be reliable, able to work as part of a team and unsupervised and have excellent customer service skills in person and on the phone.
Preference will be given to candidates with a level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and experience of taking some type of exercise class or group activity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person