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Coach - Aquafit

Job description

Coach Aquafit 

Spalding 

About Us

Lex Leisure is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been established to build upon the legacy of two successful paralympic games in London and Rio, the Invictus Games and other sporting events that have helped to inspire persons with physical, mental or health related inequalities to be physically active. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.

Job Description

Primary objectives for the Coach will be:

  • To ensure the safety and enjoyment of everybody using the health and fitness facilities.

  • To promote excellence of customer service and motivate people to enjoy exercise through good communications.

The Coach will focus day to day on the following tasks:

  • Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.

  • Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.

  • Communicating instructions and commands using clear, simple language.

  • Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques.

  • Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.

  • Inspiring confidence and self-belief.

  • Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science.

The Candidate 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

A recognised coaching teaching qualification is required for this post. ie Level 2 Gym or Level 2 Swim Teaching

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:

  • Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved.

  • Will be able to communicate throughout the organisation.

  • Will be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.

  • Will be able to demonstrate clear identification with all customer requirements.

  • Will be a team player.

  • Will be able to develop the role on your own initiative.