Fitness Instructor (Grade 7)

Job Description

Job Category : Health (Non Clinical / Non Medical)
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 1.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 19:00
End Time : 21:30
Salary: £14.91

1. To deliver instruction and coaching in accordance with schemes of work to achieve the target outcomes and adapt delivery according to the needs of the participants.
2. To evaluate activity delivery and revise the lesson plans and schemes of work as appropriate.
3. To undertake assessments, keep records as required and provide feedback to programme managers.
4. To create an environment in which individuals are motivated to maintain an active lifestyle and continued participation in sports, at an appropriate skill level.
5. To liaise with Managers regarding the development of sports activities.
6. To actively promote and market sports classes and sports development programmes within the service and to promote Leisure for Life usage.
7. To maintain a professional approach to both customers and colleagues.
8. To ensure that the environment and any equipment used is maintained to the necessary standards prior to the start of the session.
9. Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and their customers including all necessary risk assessments of the activity
10. To control entry of customers (where applicable) by collecting receipts/tickets.
11. To undertake personal training and development as required
12. To contribute to one-off sports events as required
13. To work as part of a team and support other sports Coaches or Instructors, as required.

To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

KNOWLEDGE /
EDUCATION
A Level 1 or 2 qualification appropriate for the sport being delivered in accordance with the NQF and QCF Frameworks, or an equivalent qualification as specified by the recognised Governing Body for the sport.
Welsh Language Level 1 – All employees will be required to undertake a basic Welsh Language Induction to reach this level. Please refer to The Welsh Language Skills Guidance online www.rctcbc.gov.uk/WelshSkills.
First Aid at Work.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Training CPD.
Welsh Language Level 2 to Level 5. For details on the levels please refer to The Welsh Language Skills Guidelines, which can be found in the Welsh Services section of the RCT Council Website.

EXPERIENCE Experience of delivering sports based classes in a similar environment.