The Watershed: We are a Gold Standard (N.Q.S.) sport and leisure facility providing the people of Kilkenny city, county and beyond with access to a very wide range of sport and leisure facilities. This includes indoor and outdoor team sports, fitness classes, Les Mills fitness classes, school and club exercise programmes, athletics, swimming and much more. The candidate: We focus on team work and providing excellent customer service and we are recruiting for a Fitness and Group Exercise Instructor to join our Gym Team. If you have a passion for exercise and group fitness and a dedication to personal and professional high standards along with good communication skills, we would like to hear from you Hours of work: This is a full-time 39 hours per week position, reporting directly to the Gym Manager At least one early morning and one late evening shift will be worked per week There will one Saturday and Sunday weekend worked in every four Qualification: Proof of appropriate professional qualifications essential Experience of teaching a range of contemporary fitness classes essential Les Mills qualification will be advantageous but not essential Duties will include: Maintaining an active and motivational presence on the gym floor, supporting and advising users of varying ages, experience, fitness levels, abilities and objectives Conducting group exercise classes planning, choreography, set-up Training and qualification in Les Mills fitness classes Completion of daily check lists Maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic gym, studio and changing room environments First Aid Additional duties as directed by the Operations Manager on duty Staff Benefits: Competitive hourly rates DOE Class teaching supplement paid in addition to hourly rate Payment during break periods Permanent contracts Employee Assistance Programme Free use of gym and swim facilities Staff training and development Uniform Staff discounts To apply: Interested applicants should send a copy of their most up to date Curriculum Vitae along with a cover letter to Amanda Menton The Watershed is an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are made without regard to ethnicity, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status or any other status protected by law. Skills: Fitness Instruction Group Exercise Recreation Activities Interpersonal Skills Communication Administrative Duties Cleaning Duties Benefits: Gym Paid Holidays Parking