Apprentice (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

  • U7 Gym
  • Exeter, Devon
  • £6.00 per hour

U7 are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic, future personal trainer to join Exeter’s largest, forward thinking, and developing, independent gym. This exciting role involves the complete immersion into the day-to-day operations of the business so that they can learn and experience first-hand how the fitness industry operates, preparing them for a successful career within this competitive industry. The responsibilities of this role will cover tasks involving key operational areas including front of house, administration, designing and leading gym inductions, fitness assessments, fit...

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  • GMFJ Reference
    154719
  • Wages
    £6.00 p/h
  • Hours
    30.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    19/10/2021
  • Start Date
    06/12/2021
  • Approx. Duration
    18

  • Location
    Exeter
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Leisure
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    U7 Gym

Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Front of House: As one of the first people that a prospective or current member will meet when they arrive to the gym, it is imperative that you portray yourself positively and represent the U7 brand to the highest standards. You will be tasked with ensuring that members are able to access the gym, as well as being on hand to answer any questions and solve a wide range of possible issues as they could arise. You will be tasked with taking prospective clients around the gym on tours, whilst creating a bespoke experience that is suited to their needs and requirements. You will take phone calls and respond to emails in a professional, polite, and calm manner that best represents U7. You will be tasked with ensuring that the gym remains operational and tidy throughout the day so that there are no health hazards and that all people can access and use gym equipment safely.

Administration tasks: You will undertake important administrative tasks such as ensuring prospective members have signed up to the club correctly and completed all relevant health and safety forms. You will work closely alongside the management team to contact new joiners, and leavers to receive feedback that we can analyse for future improvement, as well as contacting member accounts in arrears to bring their accounts up to date. Further to this, you will engage with the management team to assist in the production of fitness-related content for our marketing and advertising channels (social media, email, etc.), as well as provide your valued insight into how U7 can continue its development and progress.

Fitness classes and group exercise: You will be tasked with leading a range of fitness classes to our membership base with the support of our management team. Overtime, you will be tasked with developing your own professional group exercise sessions and classes using the important knowledge and real-world experience that you have gained.

Cleaning and maintenance: General cleaning and maintenance duties are expected to be completed to ensure that the gym remains hygienic and safe to use for all people inside the building.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Exeter College on 01392 400800 (Ref ID: 154719)

Company website : www.u7gym.co.uk

  • Passionate and enthusiastic about health and fitness.
  • Proactive decision maker with good communication skills.
  • Ability to engage within and work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Polite, friendly, and approachable manner.
  • Organised, punctual and helpful.
  • Ability to adapt within an ever-changing and growing business.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems within a logical and time-efficient manner.
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and driving standards.
  • Dedicated to establishing a career working as a personal trainer.

  • GCSE’s Grade A - C (Maths, English, Science, Physical Education).

  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (desirable but not essential to begin the placement).

  • Experience working within a gym environment (desirable but not essential).

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (desirable but not essential as this can be provided).

Level 3 Personal Training Apprenticeship (with Level 2 Gym Instructor for those without this qualification)
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about health and fitness.
  • Proactive decision maker with good communication skills.
  • Ability to engage within and work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Polite, friendly, and approachable manner.
  • Organised, punctual and helpful.
  • Ability to adapt within an ever-changing and growing business.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems within a logical and time-efficient manner.
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and driving standards.
  • Dedicated to establishing a career working as a personal trainer.

To progress into:

  • A full-time personal training position at U7 GYM.

  • A full-time personal training/management position within U7 GYM.

  • A full-time personal training position within the fitness industry.

30 hours per week made up of 5 x 6-hour shifts (including some evenings and weekends).

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