Kerry Sports Academy: Fitness Instructor The Kerry Sports Academy wishes to recruit fitness instructors and contracts will be offered on a fixed term basis. Minimum Academic Qualifications and other requirements Essential: NFQ Level 7 in Health and Leisure, Health and Leisure with Adapted Physical Activity, Health and Leisure with Physical Education, Health and Leisure with Athletic Performance or equivalent. Reps Fitness Instructor Reps Group Fitness Instructor Desirable: NFQ Level 8 Health and Leisure, Health and Leisure with Adapted Physical Activity, Health and Leisure with Physical Education, Health and Leisure with Athletic Performance or equivalent. Reps Exercise to Music Instructor A Swim Teacher qualification Lifeguard qualification in date Reps Personal Trainer Experience in teaching multiple class types to a broad range of age groups and abilities 1 years employment experience in the leisure sector Duties: To plan and deliver programmes, exercise classes, events and workshops across all facility areas including special populations and working with higher risk clients with known medical conditions To be involved in the design, implementation, and review of current & new Kerry Sports Academy services To be responsible for open & closing of activity areas across the building To assist with the organisation of overall operations of the facility To provide cover on reception when required Assisting in maintaining and improving the goals of the Kerry Sports Academy To provide shadowing to other staff members such as part time staff and work placement students Assisting with the design, organisation and implementation of events at the Kerry Sports Academy To oversee the management of fitness equipment & storage areas, including completion of checklists and maintenance logs To present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service The listing of responsibilities is not exhaustive to the associated role and there is an expectation for teamwork to naturally exist within the entire Kerry Sports Academy team. With this in mind all staff are expected to carry out any additional reasonable tasks requested by management from time to time. Reporting to The fitness instructors will work in close co-operation with the supervisors at the Kerry Sports Academy. Eligibility Shortlisting may apply. Screening and short listing takes place only on the basis of information submitted by the closing date Hours of work Hours will be 35 hours per week and will vary across early morning, evening and occasional weekend shifts. Salary Salary: Thesalary is €31,935 per annum based on a 35 hour week. IMPORTANT NOTES Application Form: Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications etc and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications. Please note that any misstatement will result in disqualification. Note the declaration to be ticked at the end of the application form. Screening and short-listing takes place only on the basis of information submitted on the official application form. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested. Further information on the University is available on the website. Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to the Human Resources Office is 1.00pm on Friday 12th June 2026 Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The University operates an online recruitment system. All applications must be made via the eRecruitment system. Interview: Interviews will be held in Tralee. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post(s) or for taking up the position, if appointed. General: The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. The Human Resources Office, Munster Technological University, Tralee, Co Kerry MTU is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Plan and deliver programmes To be involved in design of KSA activities Responsible for open and closing of activity areas
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