Position: Fitness Instructor (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
The Osprey Hotel is currently recruiting for a part-time Fitness Instructor to join the team at Osprey Leisure Club. Are you a fitness addict and want to become part of the health buzz in Ireland right now? If you enjoy helping other people reach their body goals then this is the role you've been looking for.
The Role
The successful candidate will teach and instruct groups and individuals in exercise activities. Responsibilities include:
* Carry out fitness assessments and body composition screenings.
* Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations within the leisure centre.
* Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
* Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and select different movements for each set of muscles based on participants' capabilities and limitations.
* Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
* Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
* Teach and demonstrate the use of training equipment such as weights.
* Maintain fitness equipment.
* Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
* Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet special requirements.
* Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
* Promote health clubs through membership sales and record member information.
* Carry out reasonable ad hoc requests by management.
* Enforce fitness center policies and procedures.
* Adhere to and execute the department's normal operational plan and maintain participation records.
* Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have ITEC, FETAC, or NCHES qualifications and the ability to teach a wide range of classes including spinning, circuit, TRX, and step aerobics. Previous fitness experience is essential, along with qualification in occupational first aid. A natural ability to instruct and a genuine desire to promote and provide excellent client care are also required.
This is a part-time position, requiring you to work weekends, early mornings, and evenings.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a variety of roster options that can be tailored to suit a positive work-life balance. We are a team of talented professionals who work well together and create a fun work environment. We want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work by providing every individual with the support and training required.
Benefits of working with us:
* Great Place to Work Accredited
* Awarded 'Best Workplace in Hospitality 2024'
* Awarded 'Best Workplace in Ireland 2024'
* Awarded 'Best Workplace for Women in Ireland 2024'
* Awarded 'Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing 2024'
* Awarded 'Outstanding Employer' by Failte Ireland
* Excellent working environment
* Discounted gym membership
* Spa offers for employees, friends, and family
* Friends and family stayover specials
* Staff canteen providing daily meals
* Employee of the quarter recognition
* Employee referral incentive scheme
* Social staff outings
* Flexible working hours
* Excellent hotel staff rates across Ireland, UK & Continental Europe
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking
* Promotion from within
* Training & Development opportunities
* Career progression opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a hotel owned and managed by PREM Group, one of Europe’s leading hotel management companies. We provide our employees with opportunities to expand and develop their careers and encourage contributions to build a better environment for everyone. #progresswithPREM
The Osprey Hotel & Spa #ThisIsYourPlace
To Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please forward your CV through this website. We look forward to hearing from you!
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