Fitness Instructor Job Tonypandy area,Wales UK,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

To deliver safe, effective and enjoyable sports programmes or coaching sessions which meet the needs of the customers attending the sessions.

To deliver coaching or instruction in a sport to an individual or group of customers with the purpose of developing skills, within a fun environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

To supervise and encourage safe participation in the sport

To prepare schemes of work and lesson plans for activity sessions

To deliver instruction and coaching in accordance with schemes of work to achieve the target outcomes and adapt delivery according to the needs of the participants.

To evaluate activity delivery and revise the lesson plans and schemes of work as appropriate.

To undertake assessments, keep records as required and provide feedback to programme managers.

To create an environment in which individuals are motivated to maintain an active lifestyle and continued participation in sports, at an appropriate skill level.

To liaise with Managers regarding the development of sports activities.

To actively promote and market sports classes and sports development programmes within the service and to promote Leisure for Life usage.

To maintain a professional approach to both customers and colleagues.

To ensure that the environment and any equipment used is maintained to the necessary standards prior to the start of the session.

Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and their customers including all necessary risk assessments of the activity

To control entry of customers (where applicable) by collecting receipts/tickets.

To undertake personal training and development as required

To contribute to one-off sports events as required

To work as part of a team and support other sports Coaches or Instructors, as required.

To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Divisions Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A Level 1 or 2 qualification appropriate for the sport being delivered in accordance with the NQF and QCF Frameworks, or an equivalent qualification as specified by the recognised Governing Body for the sport.

Welsh Language Level 1 - All employees will be required to undertake a basic Welsh Language Induction to reach this level. Please refer to The Welsh Language Skills Guidance online

EXPERIENCE

Experience of delivering sports based classes in a similar environment

Working with Others

Is tactful, polite and respectful
Accepts constructive feedback from co-workers.

Communicating Effectively

Listens to and actively checks their understanding.
Uses style of language that others can clearly understand.
Thinks about and consistently uses the most appropriate form of communication

Meeting Customer s Needs

Always puts the Service Users needs first.
Takes responsibility for resolving customer queries.
Sets clear expectations to customers about what can be provided.

Demonstrating Technical Ability

Takes responsibility for keeping job-relevant knowledge up-to-date.
Takes responsibility for identifying their own development needs and is open to learning.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative and can work without close supervision.

Maintaining Safety and Well-being

Takes responsibility for complying with all relevant H & S procedures and legislation.
Is aware of current and potential risks and hazards within their team s work area.

Demonstrating Professionalism

Is responsible, trustworthy and reliable and takes personal accountability for work.
Always demonstrates that they take pride in representing the Council.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To work evenings and weekends where required
Ability to travel independently throughout the County Borough Council, if required.
To have Register of Exercise professional Membership (where applicable paid for by RCTCBC) and to maintain relevant CPD points on an on-going basis throughout employment
All classes will be subject to monthly review to ensure viability. All new classes will be subject to a 12 week trial period to assess viability.

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