"Fitness Instructor"

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

An opportunity has arisen within the Fitness Team for 2 proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised individuals to apply their technical and working knowledge of health and fitness to provide advice, training and assistance to staff and visitors to the facilities. (Please note this role is part time and will require a DBS check)

You will ensure the delivery of high-quality fitness activities and guest service, as well as the ongoing development of the fitness operation. You will help improve the health and fitness of the Centre's guests, by leading and organising group and individual exercise programmes, as well as ensuring high delivery standards across the department. Personal Training is an optional benefit after passing 6 month probation.

About you

You should have a confident communication style and be able to act with sensitivity and diplomacy, as you will have responsibility for providing clients with fitness and lifestyle advice. We are looking for someone with passion, drive and commitment to deliver an outstanding service to our guests. A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is also required.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days holiday
• Free Gym membership including free classes and access to our 50 meter swimming pool
• Staff discount
• Generous pension

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

How to apply

Please apply on the university website with a CV and a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for the role and how your experiences meet the Job Profile.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications.

Further details

Job Description