At a Glance
- Tasks: Support customers on their fitness journey and maintain a clean gym environment.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture at Dollan Aqua Centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and up to 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Full training provided; we value diversity and welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a fun, dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and excellent interaction skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Assistant to join our team at Dollan Aqua Centre. The successful applicant will support our customers on their fitness journey, building rapport quickly to engage and educate them on the latest fitness trends and support them through their training, as well as ensuring that the gym is kept clean and tidy.
Key Details
- Location: Dollan Aqua Centre, Brouster Hill, East Kilbride
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week
- Work Pattern: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am - 3pm
- Salary/Hourly Rate: £14.12 - £14.27 per hour
- Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Qualifications & Experience
- Applicants must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, relevant HNC or equivalent.
- Applicants must have excellent interaction skills.
- Experience of working within a gym environment would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care-experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new to Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we are also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme
- Opportunities to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase the value of the pension pot
- Up to 33 days annual leave, calculated into hours on commencement
- Up to 10 public holiday entitlements
- Occupational sick pay
- Family-friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee discounts – including cinema discounts
- Range of benefits to support you, including Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional support
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South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
