At a Glance
- Tasks: Support customers on their fitness journey and maintain a clean gym environment.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, up to 33 days annual leave, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided; we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while staying active and engaged.
- 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, build rapport quickly to engage and educate them on the latest fitness trends and support them through their training, and ensure the gym is kept clean and tidy.
Location: Dollan Aqua Centre, Brouster Hill, East Kilbride
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am - 3pm
Salary/Hourly Rate: £14.12 - £14.27 per hour
Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Requirements:
- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification
- Relevant HNC or equivalent
- Excellent interaction skills
- Experience working within a gym environment is an advantage but not essential (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. Please refer to Disclosure Scotland for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants must provide evidence of the check, translated into English.
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. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants and to service leavers, close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits:
- Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
- 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
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program
SLLC 5027 - Fitness Assistant - 480169 in East Kilbride employer: South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture
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Contact Details:
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Recruitment Team
