Coach - Indoor Cycle

**FIXED TERM**:12 Weeks**

**SALARY**:£19.50 per hour**

**LOCATION**:Exe Valley Leisure Centre**

**Mondays 17:30 - 18:00**

**Fridays 18:00 - 18:45**

**Saturdays 09:30 - 10:15**

**Exe Valley Leisure Centre**is a dynamic and community-focused fitness facility committed to delivering engaging, high-quality group exercise classes. Our indoor cycling programme is a core offering, designed to inspire participants to achieve their fitness goals while having fun.

Do you have a passion for motivating people in a class studio environment? Can you make an exercise class fun, effective, safe and stimulating? We are looking for someone who can bring energy to our class programme. If this sounds like you, and you have the ability to make individuals work hard but come away from the class feeling energised, then we’d love to hear from you. This is a real opportunity to bring your own style to Mid Devon Leisure.

Exercise classes are regularly monitored for improvement but will receive support from the Duty Officer for health and fitness to make the class successful.

All Coaches are expected to be punctual, energetic, and excellent at rapport building and to take onus on making their class successful.

**It will be an initial 12 week contract with the aim to progressing to permanent if the class is successful.**

**At Exe Valley, Tiverton our benefits include**:

- Competitive rate of pay
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
- Discounted leisure memberships
- Free uniform and DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities

**The Role**:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Indoor Cycling Instructor to join our team. As an instructor, you will:

- Lead safe, energetic, and effective cycling classes tailored to varying fitness levels.
- Create engaging session plans incorporating motivational music and diverse cycling routines.
- Provide guidance on proper bike setup, posture, and technique to prevent injuries.
- Motivate and inspire participants to challenge themselves while ensuring inclusivity.

**What we’re looking for**:

- A recognised indoor cycling certification (e.g. Spinning, AFAA, or Indoor Cycling Institute) or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sports science principles for effective class delivery.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a motivational and engaging presence.
- First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential).
- Experience in group exercise or personal training (advantageous but not essential)

**To find out more**:
To find out more about this role please contact Nick Dean Duty Officer, Health and Fitness 01884 234900

For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - LS24-1 Coach

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

**How to apply**:
**People Services**
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP

Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
**CLOSING DATE**:

- 16 January 2025 at 5:00pm

**POST NUMBER**:

- LS24-1

**VACANCY NUMBER**:

- 2025001

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.