Pay: £144.30 per week
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Possible start date: February 2021
Closing date: Two weeks from posted
Position(s) available: 2
Working for Ignite Gym as a fitness apprentice you will gain invaluable ‘dry side’ experience of leisure, specialising in the fitness suite, progressing from a fitness instructor to a personal trainer. Responsibilities will include:
– Assist in the upkeep of the gym to provide a safe and pleasant space for members
– Have a hands on approach and be willing to carry out all reasonable duties to ensure the smooth running of the fitness centre including setting up for classes and bookings
– Have an awareness of health and safety issues in a gymnasium and be pro-active in preventing accidents / removing hazards
– Carry out general maintenance and cleaning duties in the fitness area
– Understand the computerised membership system, cash handling and cashing up procedures as there may be reception duties involved within this role
– Carry out member inductions, and regularly update programs
– Teaching classes, demonstrating techniques and methods of participation and offering alternatives to accommodate varying levels of fitness
– Promote the group fitness timetable, personal training offer and actively aim to increase member participation, and new memberships
Desirable personal qualities
– Pro-active and wanting to learn
– Being sociable and easy to talk with members
– Good organisational skills
– Strong communication skills
Training to be provided
The Apprenticeship includes both on-the- job learning and off-the-job training which leads to nationally recognised qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Level 2 Coaching Certificate / Equivalent
Welsh spoken skills
Desirable
Welsh written skills
Desirable
Apprenticeship to be undertaken
Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness / Level 3 Personal Trainer
