Gym Assistant

We are a popular private gym facility based in the town centre of Ripley Derbyshire, and we are looking for a Gym Assistants with an IMMEDIATE interview and start date.

PLEASE NOTE : This is a permeant position, this is not a summer role.

Working in the fitness industry is not a 9-5 job Monday to Friday job, as a business we are open 7 days per week. However if you have a passion for fitness or the fitness industry ,then this position could be for you.

Please note when applying for this position, please make your CV is relevant to the position, if you love fitness but have no qualifications, tell us about it, in a covering letter . Failure to do this could see your application not being processed further .

We are looking for two additional staff members to strength our team working on a rota basis, minimum 20 hours per week and will include days , evening and one alternative weekend day. There is a possibility that the role could be combined to make one full time position on the same schedule. Please note this is a job share position so shifts are pre set on specific days

Role:

Working within the gym area with reception duties.

*You will be meeting and greeting customers.

*Checking memberships and signing in access, as well as renewing and creating new memberships.

*Carrying out inductions and offering help and advice if required (if qualified).

*Serving protein drinks and pre workouts.

* Working on the gym floor keeping it tidy and free from trip hazards

* General cleaning tasks and good housekeeping of the gym area.

And any ad hoc duties to ensure a clean and well presented facility at all times.

You will need to be proactive, and very self motivated and able to work on your own initiative. Some shifts will be lone working shifts, when your innovative thinking will be required to keep active .

Hours:

Working on spilt two week rota basis. Various shifts , which would include Early mornings , Afternoons and evening shifts and Saturdays .

The current shift pattern would be :

Person 1; week 1Wednesday 2-9, Thursday 2-9 Friday 1-8 Alternative Sundays 8-2. week 2 Wednesday 7-2-, Thursday 7-2- Friday7-1

Person 2: Fixed shift Monday 2-9 , Tuesday 2-9 Alternative Sundays 8-2.

Additional hours are available in addition to standard hours, for any free rota shift of which could be any shift pattern. With advance notice shift schedules could change twice per year to meet business requirements.

Please note shift patterns are subject to change with notice to meet business requirements.

Qualifications:

Ideally educated to a minimum level 2 NVQ in Exercise & fitness including gym based training or equivalent governing body.

Full training could be provided to someone with sufficient interest in fitness with a committed attitude and strong work ethic * terms and conditions would apply .

Please note when applying for this position, please make your CV relevant to the position, if you love fitness but have no qualifications, tell us about it, in a cover letter . Failure to do this could see your application not being processed further .

Person :

An extremely self motivated role ,we require someone who is proactive and able to work well on their own initiative. We are looking a people person with a outgoing bright and bubbly personality ,in this customer facing role.

Someone who can easily communicate with others, a self starter who is able to think outside of the box, willing to undertake any task, (which will include cleaning the equipment).

You will need to be computer literate, although training will be given on our own bespoke system and have a basic knowledge of maths and be used to cash handling.

On occasion you will be required to cover additional shifts for holidays(with notice ) and sickness making flexibility paramount. As there are early morning starts and late evening your own transport is advisable.

For further details please forward your CV immediately , this position carries a industry expected age related hourly rate, applications will be processed with immediate interviews following, time is of the essence for the position to be filled, interviews will be carried out either, Saturday/Sunday .

Two trial shift are carried out as part of our recruitment process, details and times will be provided at interview stage. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re apply. As this is an immediate appointment please do not apply for this position if you have no intention of answering our correspondence.

Interveiws are face to face at the Gym Premises in Ripley Derbyshire

Please note this is a gym assistant position not a personal trainer position, although there is a potential to build a client base , this would be separate to any contracted hours and not form part of this contract.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20/28 per week

Salary: £7.50-£10.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Gym membership

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ripley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2023