Fitness Instructor

Job Number

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Iona Williams, Sports Development Manager, email: iona.williams@bangor.ac.uk, Telephone: 01248 382571.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

To provide a polite, friendly and safe gym and fitness service at Bangor University through delivering fitness classes, work the gym floor and other fitness related activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To prescribe exercise programmes to match customer’s requirements.
• To deliver a range of fitness classes to staff, students and the general public.
• To deliver a range of fitness activities to individuals, groups and juniors.
• Ensure all users follow the regulations associated with the sports facilities, and all safety procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out regular checks of fitness equipment and facilities.
• Carry out minor repairs and daily maintenance of specified equipment.
• To contribute to the overall programme of activities at Canolfan Brailsford, for students, staff and the public.
• Liaising regularly with other members of the Canolfan Brailsford Reception team and other University Sport staff.
• You will need to be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your commitment to high standards of service delivery.
• Following training, follow identified emergency procedures.
• Such other duties as are appropriate, and may from time to time, be requested by the Manager or their nominated staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.  The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

Desirable

• Level 3 Personal Training.
• First Aid at work qualification.
• Other fitness CPD qualifications (e.g. indoor cycling, kettlebells).

Experience/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable enthusiasm and drive for sport and physical activity.

Desirable

• Experience in delivery of exercise classes.
• Experience of working in a bilingual (Welsh and English) and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of working in higher education.

Other

Essential

• Adaptable.
• To be willing, helpful and polite.
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends as requested.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Desirable

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.