20 Oct
Freedom Leisure
Oxted
Job description
Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives.
From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active,
both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen to be part of our team. We are looking for a Fitness Manager, working as a Fitness Manager you will be leading a team ensuring exceptional service is delivered at all times.
We are looking for someone to increase activity levels at the site, maximising sales and income generation, offering support, working in the gym, fitness advice and knowledge to help people go further in their training.
You will also be managing our Exercise Referral Programme, you will play a vital role in supporting, developing, and managing health referral-based exercise programs aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our community.
So that the scheme can be monitored and evaluated effectively you will be collaborating with local partners, overseeing program delivery, and fostering relationships to drive positive impact.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression,
we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours : 37 hours a week - Monday to Sunday - Rota Basis
Requirements
- A relevant Level 3 Fitness Qualification
- Proven experience in working alongside patients with a range of health conditions
- Experience in creating, planning and delivering exercise programmes, both one to one and in groups
- An awareness / understanding of local health inequalities
- Able to present and work with a mixture of partners,
in the health system and sporting networks
- Experience of problem solving, organizational customer service and staff management
- Experience of at least three years in a fitness facility
- Strong people management skills
- A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research
- Good commercial awareness which translates into a successful and financially viable operation
- A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development
- Well developed interpersonal skills, able to negotiate and persuade people both internally and externally
- Excellent time management skills able to deal with a number of priorities at once
- A self starter who inspires others with their passion and energy
- Excellent communication skills, able to think your feet
- To be able to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy
- Team orientated approach, able to work across the organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
Desirable
- Level 4 Qualification Cancer Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab or any other relevant qualifications
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- First Aid
- At least 12 months experience as a level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards,
days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24 / 7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
- All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date : 26th July 2024
Salary : up to £24,384 per annum