Health & Fitness Instructor

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
West Midlands
Salary
Competitive
Posted
09 Oct 2020
Closes
06 Nov 2020
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
We are recruiting qualified fitness instructors to work for WV Active across Wolverhampton, these are ongoing temporary roles

Job Purpose and Role

To provide health and fitness instruction for the commercial operation of all health and fitness programmes across the business in accordance with the policies and objectives determined by the council.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1.To administer and undertake practical health and fitness instruction including personal training, aquatic programmes, group exercise classes and fitness suite inductions (8 years and over) at the appropriate level and within agreed standards.

2.To ensure the class commences on time and ensure that late arrivals are dealt with effectively and diplomatically.

3.To ensure that the customers have paid the appropriate fees prior to sessions commencing in accordance with the Council's financial regulations.

4.To discharge all health and safety requirements and immediately report all issues of health and safety that may arise to the Duty Officer/Manager.

5.Review and adhere to the Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan in the leisure centre.

6.To provide an emergency capability and administer first aid as and when required.

7.To ensure that accidents are reported and the appropriate documentation is completed

8.To have responsibility for the issuing, use and return of all equipment utilised for the exercise sessions.

9.To undertake weekly inspections of fitness suite and exercise equipment and report to the Duty Officer/Manager any repair work which is required.

10.To deal with customer queries and complaints and refer to the Sports & Activities Manager where necessary

11.To recommend improvements to the services offered at the centre in response to customer feedback

12.To liaise with the Sports & Activities Manager and Group Exercise Co-ordinator in relation to standards set for the delivery of health and fitness activities across the business.

13.To attend meetings when requested by the Sports & Activities Manager.

14.Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain an excellent standard of customer service.

15. Any other duties commensurate to the post.

General

16.To act in accordance with the Council's Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.

17.To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.

18.To comply with the Council's agreed policies and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations, Safeguarding Regulations and other relevant council and government regulations, directives and city wide priorities.

19.To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the grade and role of the post subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010.

20.To participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.

21.The post-holder must recognise Corporate Parenting is the collective responsibility of the Council to provide the best possible care and protection for children who are looked after.

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