Job Description
Location: Leys Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JLContract Type: Permanent Working Hours/Pattern: Full Time & Part Time upto hours per week, covering a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts Salary: Upto £,. per annum + Excellent Benefits Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day’. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for a Fitness Coach to join our team. The purpose of the role will be to inspire our members to achieve their goals, deliver Group Fitness, Small Group Training sessions and have the opportunity to deliver Personal Training sessions. You will coach members on effective outlined Health & Fitness programmes appropriate to their needs and advise on the safe use of our exercise equipment. At all times you will help create a community orientated environment building clubs within clubs and always deliver excellent customer service. The role will involve a high level of customer interaction and there will be times when you will be required to assist other members of staff. You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities and free membership plus other various discounts. Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust. About you The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when required. You will also have a good standard of personal presentation, communication, and customer service skills. It is essential that you have a level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification for you to be considered for this role and be actively working towards advanced instructor qualification (level 3) Although not essential, having either a working background or interest in the leisure industry would be beneficial in your application. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others. A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career. Great people: Our staff provide the best possible service for our customers, and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work. What we offer: Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities. Free safeguarding training and DBS checks Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy 6% employer matched pension contribution days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays Life assurance up to 2x base salary For all Leisure benefits please see #leisurejobs Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 5 0 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate. *Google Chrome is the preferred browser to access Serco careers website*