Vacancy at Bluecoat Sports Health & Fitness Club
Aqua, Body Combat and Les Mills Shapes Group Exercise Instructors
Salary £ 26.00 per hour
RH13 0YB
Details
We are seeking Group Exercise Instructors to lead Aqua Aerobics, Body Combat and Shapes group exercise classes.
Responsibilities:
Provide continual supervision during class times for a safe, effective and motivating environment for physical activity. Continually assessing the participants and their ability level.
Communicate with participants on any concern or difficulty. Set up for any activity that is needed for assigned class. Observe and teach good body mechanics. Constantly work with participants to enhance their knowledge of exercise, body alignment and exercise safety. Demonstrate an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability.
Work co-operatively with other team members within the Club to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Work with the Group Exercise Co-Ordinator to build on the reputation of Bluecoats classes, competitor assessment and look for new trends and classes.
Communicate positively any changes in class scheduling eg venue, class times and price changes for classes undertaken. Pro-actively manage any complaints or concerns made by members of other customers regarding changes to scheduled times and venues and relay these to the Group Exercise Coordinator as appropriate. Be aware of all emergency procedures and health and safety regulations, ensuring that any incident is communicated to the Duty Manager. Ensure all incidents/accidents are recorded and signed off by the Duty Manager. Ensure that late arrivals to classes are not allowed to join if they arrive more than 10 minutes after the session has started.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by ensuring that if teaching a class which is external to the Club building (eg teaching in the tennis courts, dance studio, or in the grounds) that a staff ID card is clearly visible or on their person. Instructors will also be responsible for ensuring that class participants do not leave the area where class instruction is taking place.
· Observe Health and Safety and Fire regulations.
· Comply with Company policies.
· Attend staff meetings and training as required.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by ensuring adherence to relevant Club procedures.
Person Specification: A good general education up to at least GCSE standard
Essential qualifications required: Appropriate to Exercise to Music discipline ie Aqua, Body Combat, Les Mills Shapes qualifications.
Provide continual supervision during class times for a safe, effective and motivating environment for physical activity. Continually assessing the participants and their ability level.
Communicate with participants on any concern or difficulty. Set up for any activity that is needed for assigned class. Observe and teach good body mechanics. Constantly work with participants to enhance their knowledge of exercise, body alignment and exercise safety. Demonstrate an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability.
Work co-operatively with other team members within the Club to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Work with the Group Exercise Co-Ordinator to build on the reputation of Bluecoats classes, competitor assessment and look for new trends and classes.
Communicate positively any changes in class scheduling eg venue, class times and price changes for classes undertaken. Pro-actively manage any complaints or concerns made by members of other customers regarding changes to scheduled times and venues and relay these to the Group Exercise Coordinator as appropriate. Be aware of all emergency procedures and health and safety regulations, ensuring that any incident is communicated to the Duty Manager. Ensure all incidents/accidents are recorded and signed off by the Duty Manager. Ensure that late arrivals to classes are not allowed to join if they arrive more than
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by ensuring that if teaching a class which is external to the Club building (eg teaching in the tennis courts, dance studio, or in the grounds) that a staff ID card is clearly visible or on their person. Instructors will also be responsible for ensuring that class participants do not leave the area where class instruction is taking place.
· Observe Health and Safety and Fire regulations.
· Comply with Company policies.
· Attend staff meetings and training as required.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by ensuring adherence to relevant Club procedures.
Benefits
28 days holiday per year (this includes public holidays) (pro rota for part time)
Discounted club membership
Free parking
Free lunch during term time (qualifying staff)
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance (subject to eligibility)
Employee Assistance Programme
Rewards Scheme
Support with training and development
Notes
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NB – If invited to interview, it is a requirement to complete an application form and employment monitoring form, both forms will be sent to you; however, they are also available to download on this job advertisement to complete and attach to an online application together with a CV or instead of a CV.
The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks; an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, references and medical questionnaire.
Any general enquiries and/or if you are unable to apply online, please email the HR Department at: bcshr@christs-hospital.org.uk