Health & Fitness Instructor

Location: DG1 Leisure Complex Hoods Loaning Dumfries, DG1 2HT

Salary: £13,383 - £14,209.50 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Job Description

Health & Fitness Instructor (16/551)

Dumfries

You will be required to work 18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Do you have a passion for fitness and looking to be a part of our DG1 team? Do you possess drive and determination and are looking for a new challenge? If the answer is yes, then DG1 could be the place for you.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic fitness instructor to join our team. Working a shift pattern, you will provide expert instruction in all aspects of our fitness suite and studio, developing high-quality health and fitness opportunities for people of all ages. You must have a passion for customer care and be able to assist the Lead Fitness Instructor to drive customer sales and retention forward.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential, and you must be able to use your own initiative to meet targets regarding our members. Your customer care skills must be excellent, and we require someone with a friendly and outgoing personality. A basic knowledge of IT is desired.

You will ideally possess a recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor / Exercise to Music qualification / registration on The Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 or above / Les Mills qualified discipline. Applications will be considered from candidates who possess only one of these qualifications as training may be provided.

A First Aid Qualification, IT skills, and knowledge of Health and Safety would be an advantage.

This post is subject to vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.