Fitness Instructor
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade D (5-6) £21,575 - £21,968 (Pay award pending)
- Location: Crosby Lakeside
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 27/11/2023 at 23:59
- Reference: COMM/23/261368
An exciting opportunity has arisen as we are looking to recruit a Fitness Instructor on a 2 year fixed term contract at Crosby Lakeside. Consisting of a lake for water sports and activities, a health and fitness suite, two fitness studios, meeting rooms and the soon to be opened Bunk Barn, a residential unit for schools and organisations to stay in, as well as being connected to the recently opened Lake House, the facility is one of Sefton’s primary assets.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will be dedicated to delivering the highest standards of service to our valued customers.
The role of Fitness Instructor includes the safe supervision of the Fitness suite, carrying out inductions with new members, promoting any promotions that are in place as well as actively promoting a healthy lifestyle to all clients.
You will be responsible for the safety of facility users, facilitating group exercise sessions, setting up and maintaining equipment plus a variety of other duties including cleaning and maintenance.
An NVQ level 2 Fitness qualification or equivalent is essential criteria for the post and a current First Aid certificate, and a Class Instructor qualification would be an advantage. Shift work is an essential part of the role.
Closing date: Monday November 27th 2023
Job Packs are available from www.sefton.gov.uk/jobs or by telephoning our 24 hour recruitment line on 0845 140 1040, fax 0151 934 2388. Completed forms should be returned to Transactional HR, Payroll & Pensions, PO Box 158, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 3WA.
Completed electronic application forms can be returned to recruitment@sefton.gov.uk
Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of Application Forms.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.