Fitness Instructor

at  Osprey Hotel

Position: Fitness Instructor (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
The Osprey Hotel are 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.

REQUIREMENTS;

The Ideal candidate will have ITEC, FETAC or NCHES qualifications and it is essential that they have the ability to teach a wide range of classes including spinning, circuit, TRX, step aerobics. Previous fitness experience essential. Qualified in occupational first aid. They will have a natural ability to instruct and have a genuine desire to promote and provide excellent client care.
This is a Part Time position, due to the nature of our business, this position will require you to work weekends, early mornings and evenings.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will teacher and instruct groups and individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Carry Out fitness assessment 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 choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations.
• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
• Teach and demonstrate the use of training equipment such as weights etc.
• 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 any special requirements.
• Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
• Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.
• Reasonable ad hoc requests by Management
• The listing of responsibilities within any job description is not exhaustive to the associated role and there is an expectation for teamwork to naturally exist within the entire team. With this in mind all employees, regardless of position, are expected to carry out any additional reasonable tasks requested by management.
• Enforce fitness center policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and execute the department’s normal operational plan. Maintain participation records.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.