Fitness Instructor
About Westbank:
Westbank is an award-winning registered charity, based in Devon, established in 1986. The organisation was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along the west bank of the River Exe and has now expanded, offering a great variety of services to communities and individuals across Devon. To find out more about our amazing charity, please visit our website www.westbank.org.uk
About the role:
We are looking to recruit a motivated, dynamic and energetic fitness instructor seeking to make a difference by working with people to increase their health, wellbeing, and fitness levels!
Our specialised Westbank Gyms accommodate the needs of the local population alongside people who require support and expertise to assist them in overcoming physical challenges and recovery from poor health. Our clients include some who need help to regain fitness following an ill-health event, people less able with physical challenges, and those who wish to maintain and improve their existing fitness and strength.
If you want a job that really makes a difference apply today and join our award-winning charity as part of our Fitness Team!
As a Westbank Fitness Instructor:
- You will be required to provide evidence-based and client-focussed exercise, advice, and assistance to a wide variety of people accessing our health and fitness service at our site in Exminster, and at other possible locations around Devon;
- You will deliver engaging classes for our service users
- You will deliver personal training session when on shift
- You will be required to build and maintain positive, motivating relationships with our clients while fostering the inclusive, welcoming environment that is the foundation of everything we do with our customers;
- You will perform gym inductions for new clients, covering basic equipment usage and health and safety obligations;
- You will assist clients within the general population with their exercise programmes and by offering advice on the gym floor;
- You will assist the Gym Manager with admin tasks involving the exercise referral programme, data maintenance and reporting.
What we offer:
- Working hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance;
- A generous allowance of 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) a year plus bank holidays
- The option to purchase additional holiday through salary sacrifice scheme;
- Access to exclusive staff discounts from days out and travel to accommodation, cinema tickets and supermarket discounts;
- Cycle to work scheme as well as free access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts for our on-site Kidzone;
- Company Sick pay following successful completion of probation period;
- Access to a 24/7 confidential advice line for staff including advice on everyday matters, debt and financial advice, legal and tax advice as well as family care advice;
- 2 Wellbeing Days (pro-rata) per year to take care of your mental health
- A true opportunity to inspire people and help them achieve their goals, increase their performance and gain the health results they need
- A real chance to make a difference in people’s lives when they need it most
What we are looking for:
We will be shortlisting on the following criteria, so please make reference as to how you meet these in your covering letter:
- Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification;
- Level 2 studio cycling instructor qualification;
- Experience of working independently, and as part of a team;
- Comfortable to work alone;
- Ability to adapt coaching style to suit different client needs;
- Experience of delivering group exercise classes;
- Experience of using a CRM database;
- Experience of providing a friendly, warm and welcoming service to clients;
- Experience of working in a gym environment;
- Flexibility (to cover leave and weekend shifts as required);
- Level 3 GP Referral qualification (desirable).
To apply
Please send an up to date CV and covering letter about why you are applying for this job with reference to the person specification in the job advert, explaining any gaps in employment and e-mail it to vacancies@westbank.org.uk
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis as applications are received – so we would encourage you to apply early.
Westbank is an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at vacancies@westbank.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from regulated activity to apply.
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