Person Specification: Supervisor - Young Gym
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supervise Young Gym sessions, building positive relationships with young members, and creating a welcoming, supportive environment
- Encourage and guide young people to use gym equipment safely and effectively, supporting them in working towards their fitness goals
- Promote a clean, tidy, and respectful environment, encouraging all participants to take responsibility for cleaning and putting away equipment after use
- Plan and manage your own diary, including booking and delivering group exercise sessions, 1-to-1 sessions, and gym inductions
- Take an active role in continually improving the quality of Young Gym sessions and the overall experience for all members and the wider community
- Maintain a high level of awareness around safeguarding, remaining vigilant to any concerns, and responding appropriately in line with policies and procedures
- Communicate confidently and professionally, building strong relationships with both younger and adult members
- Help maintain high standards across the gym, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and motivating space for everyone
General Responsibilities – All staff at Southmead Development Trust are expected to:
- Follow all Trust policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
- Model our values: Positivity, Integrity, Excellence, Welcoming, Entrepreneurial.
- Work proactively, use initiative, and collaborate well with colleagues and the community.
- Maintain confidentiality, data protection standards, and a safe, inclusive environment.
- Take part in training, development, staff meetings, and occasional evening/weekend work when required.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the organisation.
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Essential
- Level 3 PT qualification
- Experience in working with children and young adults in a working environment
- Experience of working in the leisure industry
- Passion for fitness and great people skills
- Ability to motivate and support people
- Proven ability in both written and verbal communication
- Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding in the workplace
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience in group exercise
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Desirable
- Youth or play worker qualification or similar
- First Aid Qualification
- Experience in boxing/boxing-for-fitness
- Experience of supervising gym floors
- Experience of doing gym inductions
- Experience in resolving complaints
- Knowledge of Southmead and the issues facing local residents
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