Gym Specialist

Overview
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Gym Specialist
role at
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Contract type/duration
: Full Time, One Permanent Position and One Maternity Leave Cover Position
We are recruiting first class fitness professionals with a passion for Health and Fitness to deliver an outstanding experience for our students and staff across our fitness facilities.
Responsibilities
Deliver a full range of member services including gym inductions, fitness programmes, programme reviews and fitness assessments.
Deliver a range of group fitness classes including, but not limited to; Spinning, Circuits, exercise to music, Strength & Conditioning, Kettlebells, Toning and 'Bar to music' classes etc.
To work in a front of house role and present a professional, five star welcome at all times to ensure that all users are welcomed to the gym in a friendly and professional manner.
To be accountable for all start and end of day procedures and paperwork.
Maintain the highest levels of professionalism at front of house and deal with all member queries quickly and efficiently.
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
To establish and maintain a good relationship with all users.
Enforce codes of conduct to ensure that usage and behaviour is not detrimental to the enjoyment of others.
To assist in the setting up and dismantling of equipment for different activities and events.
To be responsible for the safe handling, transportation, storage and maintenance of all centre equipment.
Display a helpful and professional attitude at all times, ensuring you remain responsive to the needs of all users at all times.
Ability to multi task under pressure
Work onsite
To report any accidents or dangerous occurrences as soon as possible to the RCSI Gym Team Lead or Health & Safety Manager.
To be aware of all emergency procedures and assist in controlling emergency situations.
Assist with routine safety inspections of all gym equipment, ensuring all equipment is maintained in a safe and working condition at all times and ensuring defective equipment is not used until repairs have been carried out.
To ensure that all feedback received from users is appropriately recorded and reported to the RCSI Gym Team Lead.
Support the activities of the fitness studio and its activities as required.
Complying with statutory legislation and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff and student welfare and safety
Representing the best interests of the Department and RCSI at all times
Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time.
Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications
REP's Recognised Gym Instructor Qualification
Recognised First Aid qualification
Nutrition qualification will be an advantage.
Experience of working with sports clubs and teams will be an advantage.
Ability to deliver Yoga, Pilates, Step and Zumba classes will be a distinct advantage.
Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively with others to enhance both individual and team performance, ensuring the achievement of required service level
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focused.
Learns quickly and responds effectively to changing customer needs and circumstances.
Understanding of working in a dynamic and culturally rich environment
Willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
High level of conduct and professionalism.
We're all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we'd love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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