Ignite Gym – Fitness Apprenticeship (x2)

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