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Well-being Vacancies

Fitness Instructor

25 hrs per week - Flexible
£8.31 per hr

Location: The Rose Garden, Hereford
Responsible to: Village Manager

Overall Aim of the Job:-

To ensure at all times a high standard of cleanliness, maintenance and safety. To encourage a friendly and professional atmosphere and ensure that all users are properly guided and supervised at all times.

Main Duties:-

To carry out opening procedures with specific emphasis on checking them maintenance and safety of all equipment.
To carry out closing procedures with specific emphasis on checking all security aspects.
To be fully aware of Spa, Gymnasium, Steam Room, procedures and to ensure that these are adhered to at all times.
To ensure that every user is properly trained in the use of all equipment and
To ensure that members of staff or people assisting are available at all times to guide, supervise and update members and their programmes, thus providing the highest level of customer care at all times.
To be involved in running courses and to undertake training to meet the demands of users.
To instruct classes as and when required.
To oversee the control of the daily takings throughout the day, to finish each day by recording all moneys taken on Daily Sheet. To ensure that all takings are deposited with Reception daily, and signed for.
To ensure that any problems, breakdowns etc. are reported to Management and promptly rectified in order that our levels of customer care may remain high.
To remove any faulty or broken equipment from use immediately.
To be responsible for the supervision and safety of all users in accordance with ExtraCare's procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
To be responsible for the cleanliness of the facilities at all times in accordance with organizational procedures and Health and Safety regulations.
To make regular checks on the stock of towels, soap, toilet paper etc. and to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
To be responsible for the smooth operation of the facilities whilst on duty, carrying out regular tests on the spa and to take immediate action should the results of these tests pose any danger to users. To check all areas of the facilities on an ongoing basis throughout the day.
To ensure that the facility is opened and closed at the published times and is run to prescribed standards.
To be aware of, and be familiar with, all Health & Safety procedures as documented.
To be able to sell memberships to potential members.
To be constantly aware of opportunities to promote the facility through all sales outlets and also in the local community.
To conform at all times to ExtraCare philosophy and standards.
To wear name badge and any appropriate uniform at all times.
To be involved in all social activities and promotions with other team members and to assist in the organization and efficient running of events.
To liaise daily with the Wellbeing Advisor, working in conjunction to promote Health & Fitness throughout the Scheme / Village
To carry out any other duties as requested by the Village/Scheme Manager or Team Leaders.
This post is subject to satisfactory medical clearance, CRB & POVA checks and two written references.

Personal Specification

	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
PERSONAL APTITUDES	Outgoing, proactive personality Good social skills Team player Able to communicate clearly Positive approach to selling	Ambitious Tact and diplomacy Willing to progress Patient Self motivated Artistic Creative
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE	Fit and healthy Smart appearance	High level of fitness Role model
QUALIFICATIONS	Nationally recognised qualification First Aid certificate Pool Lifeguard Gym Instructor	Experience of Pool & Plant maintenance Aerobics /RSM
EXPERIENCE	Experience of prescribing exercise Ability to market services internally & externally	Team skills & focus Dealing with the public Working with older Age Group
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES	Able to work flexible shifts Total flexibility and reliability Interested in Sport and Leisure	Lives locally Member of a Professional body Willing to travel to other locations

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