Health & Fitness Coach
Knowsley Borough CouncilOverview
Position: Health & Fitness Coach
Location: Kirkby
Working Pattern: Various shifts including evening and weekends.
Hours: 18 per week
Salary: £12.52
An opportunity has arisen within Volair for Health & Fitness Coaches to support Knowsley Borough Council's Volair Kirkby club across the Knowsley Borough. Knowsley Borough Council is seeking passionate fitness coaches to cover a varying shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Individuals must be able to work as part of a team of instructors, supporting, motivating, and ensuring the safety of customers and visitors in the fitness suite and associated facilities.
You will support Knowsley Borough Council's members on their fitness journey, building rapport quickly to engage and educate them on the latest fitness trends, encouraging participation in gym floor classes, and supporting them through their training.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to interact with customers in a caring, friendly, and professional manner. Ideally, candidates should have an enthusiasm for fitness, a passion for results, and a drive to help people change their lives.
This role includes conducting inductions, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and prescribing safe and effective exercise programs for members and users. It is important to provide a presence on the gym floor and be available to assist customers with their exercise programs, ensuring proper equipment usage. High standards of cleanliness are expected, and ideal candidates will have the ability to teach small group classes.
Qualifications:
- Requires a Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
Skills and Experience:
- Experience and knowledge commensurate with the position
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Good coaching skills, knowledge of fitness trends and health strategies
- Experience in small group exercise classes
- Caring, friendly manner with the ability to support and engage with members
- Health & Safety awareness, including risk assessments and relevant procedures
Interview dates will be ongoing, so please don't delay applying for the role.
