Fitness Consultant

Post Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 13 February 2023

An opportunity has arisen within the Fitness Team for a proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised individual to apply their technical and working knowledge of health and fitness to provide advice, training and assistance to staff and visitors to the facilities.

The post-holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality fitness activities and guest service, as well as the on-going development of the fitness operation. They will help improve the health and fitness of the Centre's guests, by leading and organising group and individual exercise programmes, as well as ensuring high delivery standards across the department.

You should have a confident communication style and be able to act with sensitivity and diplomacy, as they will have responsibility for providing clients with fitness and lifestyle advice. We are looking for someone with passion, drive and commitment to deliver an outstanding service to our guests. A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification IS also required.

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to g.blackstaffe-turner@surrey.ac.uk.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

This role does not meet the salary requirement for Certificate of Sponsorship.

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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