Fitness Instructor na Kohler Co.

About Us
At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.  

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?
With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.

We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.

We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access.

Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?
*All benefits subject to availability

About the Role
Our Fitness Team are currently looking for a Fitness Instructor to join us on a casual contract. The Fitness Centre at the Old Course Hotel offers the ideal wellness environment. Our dedicated team of fitness professionals can help fulfil personal needs, catering to all levels of expertise, experience and fitness levels.

Your responsibilities will include;

Personal Training

• Instruct all scheduled group Fitness classes.
  
• Carry out various tasks, starting from assessing clients’ physical condition and creating unique workout routines for them.
  
• Explain the exercises in a clear and efficient way, while demonstrating how to use the training equipment safely, to avoid injuries
  
• Create one-on-one fitness programs for your clients, motivating and guiding them to achieve their exercise and wellness goals.
  
• Keep up to date records of your clients.
  
• Evaluating customers’ physical needs whilst assigning appropriate exercise activities.
  
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with members and clients.
  
• Advise members on how to change nutritional and lifestyle habits as needed.
  
• Input, manage and settle all PT folio’
  

Memberships

• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and recorded on CLUB
  
• Complete all membership cards and issue out
  
• Deal with all new membership enquiries, record information on waiting list and inform them when a space becomes available
  
• Ensure members are added to the mailing list and have access to the App
  
• Ensure all files are accurate and well maintained
  

Fitness Reception

• Fitness Reception duties as required
  
• Test the swimming pool, hot tub and pool alarm and record readings
  
• Answer all telephone calls, emails and App enquires promptly and professionally
  
• Deal with all guests, members and day guest requests at the desk.
  
• Ensure area is clean and tidy whilst displaying a 5* environment.
  
• Ensure all classes, swimming pool and gymnasium bookings are scheduled on Resort Suite (RS).
  
• Ensure all members and guests are recorded as arrived on RS.
  
• Check all membership cards are current/active before handing over a locker key.
  

To be successful in this role you will have the following qualities and experience:

• Level 3 or equivalent in Gym Instructor (Essential)
  
• Group Cycling
  
• Good time management including start and finish times.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Energetic and positive attitude.
  
• Flexible approach to the job and be able to work a variety of hours including evenings and weekends.
  
• Ability to deal calmly but firmly with the occasional “difficult” guests thereby reaching a satisfactory outcome.
  
• Computer literate.
  
• SSTQ Level 1 or 2 or SEQ Level 1 or 2 (desired)
  
• Pool Plant Level 2 (desired)
  
• Pool Emergency Responder (desired)
  

Hours
Casual Contract

Salary
£13.85 per hour

Benefits

• Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
  
• Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
  
• Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
  
• Free access to our on-site gym and spa facility.
  
• Free access to our The Dukes Championship Golf Course
  
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.