We have vacancies for casual Fitness Coaches to support the delivery of the group exercise classes for Wakefield Council. The classes taught would be dependant on the qualifications held and will involve working alongside leisure centre staff delivering the group fitness timetable. Currently there are over classes delivered per week across various leisure centres, swimming pools, parks and community centres.
Candidates must be able to deliver high quality fitness classes, have excellent customer service skills, be able to engage with a range of customers and actively promote services delivered by Wakefield Council such as the Aspire Health and Fitness membership scheme.
You will need to be well organised in preparation and planning for the sessions and be able to adapt quickly and think on your feet whilst delivering to the range of people. The right attitude, a passion for health and fitness and good communications skills are essential in the role.
You will need to hold the relevant professional teaching qualification in the type of class you wish to deliver for WMDC. On top of this it is preferred but not essential to a minimum of level 2 qualifications which are endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) in Exercise to Music or Fitness / Gym Instruction.
We are looking for coaches to instruct all forms of Zumba, aqua classes, Yoga, Pilates, Les Mills classes (Body Pump and Body Combat), High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), studio cycling and circuit based classes such as boxing circuits.
You may be asked to work across all facilities on days and time that will vary dependant on the session, so you will need to be flexible with your availability.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.