Fitness Associate at Ards and North Down Borough Council

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Fitness Associate

Job ref: ST 12931 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Portaferry Leisure Centre | Salary: Scale 5, SCP 13 - 18, £29,064 to £31,537 pro rata pa.
Quantity of Posts Available: 2

Closing date:Friday 05 Jun 2026 16:00

Job summary

Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives and will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities.
As a Fitness Associate, you will implement the Councils Fitness, Rehabilitation, Strategy and Plans, both inside and outside of the Gym environment.
Please note

• There are 2 permanent, part time posts working 23.5 hours per week (please refer to the attached sample rota)
• Casuals may be recruited for this post.
• Based in Portaferry Leisure Centre.
• A reserve list maybe maintained from this recruitment.
• Must be prepared to work on a rota system which can include days, evenings, weekends (Sat & Sun) and public holidays.
• Must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced Access NI check.
• Undertake any training required to deliver a high-level service experience and ensure qualifications are kept up to date in line with both personal development and the needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post.

The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process.

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a recognised qualification in Fitness at Level 2 or above i.e. NIIC, GNVQ II, Premier, or equivalent qualification.
• It is essential that applicants hold a qualification enabling the postholder to deliver a class from our class timetable or agree to achieve 2 of the below qualifications within 6 months of start date.
  • Indoor Cycle
  • Circuits
  • Kettlebells
  • Core Strength & Conditioning
  • Boxercise
  • Body Pump (TBF)
• PARS (Physical Activity Readiness Scheme) or agree to obtain as soon as required.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be prepared to work on a rota system which can include days, evenings, weekends (Sat & Sun) and public holidays.
• Must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced with barred list Access NI check.
• Undertake any training required to deliver a high-level service experience and ensure qualifications are kept up to date in line with both personal development and the needs of the service.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a recognised academic qualification associated with the leisure industry.
• Recognised sports specific coaching qualification
• One or more coaching qualifications for classes
• Hold a recognised First Aid qualification.
• Hold a customer care or Welcome Host certificate.
• Hold a recognised qualification in IT e.g., CLAIT II or ECDL

EXPERIENCE

• Previous relevant experience in the leisure industry
• Experience in the delivery of fitness classes
• Previous experience of reception duties within a similar environment

Benefits

• Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexitime / Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more

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Job Info:

• Company: Ards and North Down Borough Council
• Position: Fitness Associate
• Work Location: Newtownards
• Country: GB

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