Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is currently seeking to recruit a confident, outgoing and professional Fitness Instructor to join the Team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health and wellbeing and dedicated to creating a positive, motivating atmosphere for clients of all fitness levels.
We are proudly certified as a Great Place to Work since November 2022 for the third year running and are certified as an Excellent Employer for 2025 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme and we offer structured programs for growth and career advancement as we consider our employees to be our greatest asset.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Welcome and introduce new members to the gym, carrying out comprehensive inductions
- Design and deliver individualised training programmes tailored to members' goals
- Provide one-on-one and group fitness consultations, including personal training sessions
- Ensure the Leisure Centre, including the gym, pool, and changing facilities, is clean, hygienic, and presentable at all times-maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards is a vital part of this role
- Lead and instruct fitness classes with energy and professionalism
- Supervise the gym floor, ensuring equipment is used safely and maintained to a high standard
- Deliver friendly, knowledgeable support to both members and hotel guests
- Assist with the daily operations of the Leisure Centre, including reception duties and administrative support where required
- Promote health, fitness, and overall well-being in a welcoming and supportive environment
Ideal candidate for this role:
- NCEF qualification or equivalent is essential
- Lifeguard Qualification is essential
- Experience in teaching group exercise classes
- Experience in writing fitness programmes
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
- Pool plant qualification would be an advantage
- Available to work evenings and weekends
- Have full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU
What we can offer you:
- Attractive weekly pay structure
- Company-funded educational programmes
- Shape your career path with us! Opportunity for internal career growth, progression & promotion with the GN Group nationwide
- Advanced online training programs through our E-learning personal development platform
- Access to GN Employee Assistance & Digital Wellbeing Program offering comprehensive support for your mental and physical health
- Recruitment bonus through our GN refer-a-friend scheme
- Excellent Employee Recognition Programme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days
- Employee Social Events to celebrate our team's success together
- Industry-leading complimentary meals on duty and barista-style coffee
- Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
- Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide
- Complimentary Gym & Pool Membership: Stay fit and healthy with free access, plus a discounted rate for a family member
- Save money and be healthy with our Bike to Work scheme
- Xmas savings club
- On-site free parking
Great National Hotel Ballykisteen is an equal opportunities employer.