Overview
Department 1Leisure (The Heights Leisure Centre and Medina Leisure Centre). 1Leisure are recruiting to their bank of casual staff at both Medina & The Heights Leisure Centres for our busy Group Instructor Team. We would like candidates that are able to bring new fitness classes to our centres along with the ability to cover holiday and staff absences for our current fitness class programme. Candidates need to be flexible around working hours which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The availability of hours cannot be guaranteed, and candidates may not be contacted immediately.
You will need to demonstrate good communications and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
The role requires a current qualification in either, exercise to music, Aquafit or any class specific qualification like Yoga or Pilates. Please see the Job Summary which details the essential qualifications and/or experience required for the role.
We are looking for staff who can add to our current team who have a confident and outgoing personality, ideally with experience of working in a leisure environment.
Salary and Contact
The role has a salary Grade 6, £13.91 per hour. This role currently offers a market supplement taking the hourly rate to £19.11 per hour - this is reviewed annually. Contact Michael Lewin on 01983 823880 ext. 6220. Reference 2023_420. Location Sandown & Newport, Isle of Wight.
Responsibilities
* Provide group fitness instruction as part of the Centre’s programme and bring new fitness classes to the centres.
* Cover holiday and staff absences for existing fitness class schedule.
* Maintain professional and proactive communication with staff and participants.
Qualifications
* Current qualification in exercise to music, Aquafit, or any class-specific qualification such as Yoga or Pilates.
* Experience in a leisure environment is desirable.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year plus public holidays.
* Discounted Solent ferry travel.
* Island bus network discount.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership.
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes.
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 (subject to criteria).
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria).
Other Information
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview if you meet the essential requirements and declare yourself as disabled.
Recruitment Process
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy. The council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than stated. For support completing your online application or further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted. We often receive a high volume of applications; if you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, your application may not be successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
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