Personal attributes
Essential
Enthusiastic.
The ability to motivate others to live a healthy life.
The ability to motivate staff to undertake their duties to the highest possible standard.
The ability to manage people effectively.
The ability to make decisions independently.
A mindset to be able to 'see their work', instead of waiting for instructions.
Customer care of a high standard.
Honesty.
Willing to learn and keep an open mind.
The ability to work effectively within a team.
The ability to work independently under limited supervision.
Desirable
Creativity - able to think of alternative solutions to challenges in the workplace.
Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
Good General Standard of Education e.g. 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualification in terms of literacy and numeracy.
30-day First Aid Qualification*
*If no applicants to the post hold these qualifications they will be expected to complete them as part of their trial period.
Desirable
BTEC (or equivalent) in Sport Science/Leisure/Health and Social Care.
A degree in a relevant subject.
Level 2 Gym Trainer, with specialist modules, e.g. Spin, Circuit Training, Kettlebells*.
IOSH / Manual Handling.
ILM 3 qualification in Leadership and Team Skills or equivalent*.
*If no applicants to the post hold these qualifications they will be expected to complete them as part of their trial period.
Relevant experience
Essential
Previous experience of leading or managing people.
Experience of providing customer care of a high standard.
Experience of maintaining Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in the field of Leisure.
Experience of site management.
Experience of promoting customer services.
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Awareness of General Health and Safety arrangements
Good communication skills, both orally and written.
Current computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Teams.
The ability to prepare reports as requested.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to manage staff effectively.
Broad knowledge of health and fitness in order to be able to communicate this with customers.
Exceptional customer skills.
Good selling skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Desirable
Understanding of current leisure facility Health and Safety arrangements.
Understanding of a range of effective people management / leadership techniques.
Information about trends in the leisure / sports / fitness sector.
Information about the local community - demographic / local resources / structures in terms of sports and leisure etc.