Job Description Casual Health & Fitness Instructor Dumfries £14.83 per hour We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated Fitness Instructors to join our team here At DG1. You will help support in the delivery of our high quality fitness sessions as well as support our customers on their wellness journey. Working on a casual basis to cover annual leave and sickness, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for fitness and helping others. This exciting role involves delivering group fitness classes as well as motivating, supporting and educating customers on correct exercise technique. You will also induct customers into our gym and provide fitness programmes. Gym supervision is also required where you will ensure a clean, safe and positive workout environment. The ability to work as part of a team is essential, but you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to ensure the smooth running of our service. Your customer care skills must be excellent and we require someone with a friendly and outgoing personality. Legend, our Leisure Management System, is integral to our business, and a basic knowledge of IT is desired. You will ideally possess a recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor /Exercise to Music qualification / registration on The Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 or above/ Les Mills qualified discipline. Applications will be considered from candidates who possess only one of these qualifications as training may be provided. A First Aid Qualification, IT skills and knowledge of Health and Safety would be an advantage. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Requirements Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact: Amy Willson, Duty Officer, DG1, tel: 01387 243550 or email amy.willson@dumgal.gov.uk