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Job summary

Main area
DCHW
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 12 hours per week (Varied shift patterns 2 x 6 hours)
Job ref
216-SF-A6370591
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
DCHW
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£22,383 £22,383 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo

Gym Instructor - Derriford Centre for Health & Wellbeing

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Our gym instructors are vital to the success of our business. The purpose of the post is to increase membership & improve attrition rates by providing a high level of customer service & care through the provision of an efficient service carrying out thorough gym inductions, effective programme designs for members encompassing appropriate fitness testing for new and existing members.

To ensure the safe us of equipment by members and to keep the gym running smoothly by carrying out regular maintenance checks & cleaning equipment.

To set up & break down equipment for activities in sports hall and studios, assisting in all health and wellbeing activities in the centre.

 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

  • Encourage full member participation by presenting an efficient, cheerful, and enthusiastic image at all times.
  • Clean and maintain sport & gym equipment, reporting any faults to the duty manager or supervisor on shift and record them appropriately in book.
  • Be responsible for carrying out weekly maintenance checks of spin bikes, carrying out minor repairs.
  • Conduct gym inductions, programmes, and fitness tests to enable you to advise members how to gain the most from their training and achieve their personal fitness goals.
  • Set up activities for sports users.
  • Plan small fitness challenges and activities for gym members.
  • Assist in the setting up of furniture for activities and functions.
  • Always maintain a visible presence in the fitness suite to coach and advise users where necessary,
  • Take prospective members on a tour of the facility as required.
  • Coach various activities/classes within the centre to ensure members are offered a varied programme.
  • Be familiar with and adhere to the centres health & safety policy together with other centre policies.
  • Collect & return towels etc from the hospital as required.
  • Assist managers with promotional and advertising activities internally and externally.
  • Cover the reception desk when required.
  • Cover classes when appropriate.

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Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Encourage full member participation by presenting an efficient, cheerful, and enthusiastic image at all times.
  • Clean and maintain sport & gym equipment, reporting any faults to the duty manager or supervisor on shift and record them appropriately in book.
  • Be responsible for carrying out weekly maintenance checks of spin bikes, carrying out minor repairs.
  • Conduct gym inductions, programmes, and fitness tests to enable you to advise members how to gain the most from their training and achieve their personal fitness goals.
  • Set up activities for sports users.
  • Plan small fitness challenges and activities for gym members.
  • Assist in the setting up of furniture for activities and functions.
  • Always maintain a visible presence in the fitness suite to coach and advise users where necessary,
  • Take prospective members on a tour of the facility as required.
  • Coach various activities/classes within the centre to ensure members are offered a varied programme.
  • Be familiar with and adhere to the centres health & safety policy together with other centre policies.
  • Collect & return towels etc from the hospital as required.
  • Assist managers with promotional and advertising activities internally and externally.
  • Cover the reception desk when required.
  • Cover classes when appropriate.

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 Gym/fitness qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 personal training
  • coaching /group exercise qualification

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
  • Friendly & efficient communicator with the ability to provide excellent customer service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Phillips
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 437911
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