Job Description:
Job Title: Personal Trainer
Location: Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72 2EA
Salary range: £12.40ph
Contract: Bank
Shift Pattern: Bank shifts available
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
As a Personal Trainer you’ll act as an Ambassador for the Wellness Spa, providing professional exercise therapy and ensuring the fitness areas and activities are promoted and run efficiently, exceeding member expectations at all times.
You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.
This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
1. Assisting members in setting and achieving their fitness goals, offering advice and encouragement to each member during their visit
2. Ensuring you’re aware of every member’s health status prior to each appointment, ensuring records are updates as necessary
3. Ensuring all Wellness Spa users receive sufficient instruction to ensure safe exercise
4. Dealing with all membership queries and bookings quickly, effectively and in a courteous manner both over the phone and in person
5. Cleaning and maintaining all the Wellness Spa areas and equipment - completing daily checks as required, detailing all areas that require cleaning/maintenance attention
6. Supporting membership retention through actively encouraging member participation and promoting a helpful and fun filled atmosphere to encourage repeat visits
7. Informing the Wellness Spa Manager of any relevant issues at all times
8. Developing and promoting organised events such as fitness challenges and group activities
9. Supporting the Spa Manager to increase visits and revenue, promoting other services in the spa as required
10. Emergency pool responder qualification desirable, but can be provided as part of employment
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You currently hold an approved fitness qualification and you’re skilled in the safe and proper use of weights, cardiovascular and flexibility equipment. You’re able to treat basic injuries and respond appropriately to emergencies. Friendly and approachable, you have excellent interpersonal skills and always deliver the highest standard of customer service. An excellent communicator with good organisational and promotional skills. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll understand the importance of creating a safe and clean environment for our members.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
11. Flexible working patterns to fit around you
12. Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
13. Free meal on every shift
14. DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
15. Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.