The Kingston Academy, a secondary school, is recruiting a manager to run its new gym, which serves pupils, staff, parents and the local community. The postholder will keep the facility safe and efficient day to day, deliver inductions and fitness programmes, and build membership as the gym gets established. It is a hands-on post combining operations, instruction and customer service, held to school safeguarding standards. Fit depends on a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification or equivalent and an enhanced DBS check; no visa sponsorship.
What the job involves
- Run the gym safely and efficiently, within school safeguarding, health and safety and operational standards
- Establish the new gym and grow a sustainable membership base over time
- Deliver gym inductions and fitness programmes
- Provide an excellent, welcoming and inclusive experience for pupils, staff, parents and the local community
- Deliver customer service and membership engagement
- Develop community use of the facility
Qualifications
- Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification or equivalent meeting relevant professional standards
- Recognised gym or fitness instructor qualification
- Current First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain one before starting
Experience
- Relevant experience working in a gym or fitness environment
Skills & knowledge
- Confident delivering gym inductions and fitness programmes
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Able to work independently and take ownership of a facility
- Friendly, approachable and customer-focused
- Enjoys working with both adults and young people
- Enthusiasm for helping people become more active and confident
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Satisfactory checks with past employers
- Identity and qualification documents verified before any offer
Other
- Knowledge of health and safety within a gym and fitness environment
- Understanding of health, safety and safeguarding
What’s offered
- Generous pension scheme
- Subsidised Cycle to Work scheme
- Professional development sessions
- Staff laptop or Chromebook
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations
- Supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
