Turn your passion for fitness into a career with KAL!
Calling all fitness professionals with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) are on the lookout for a Fitness Specialist to join the team at Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre and Colne Valley Leisure Centre.
Applicants MUST be able to work the below rota (22 hours):
Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre:
Monday: 13:30-20:00
Friday: 08:00-13:00
Colne Valley Leisure Centre:
Wednesday: 14:00-20:30
Saturday: 07:30-12:30
KAL is one of the most progressive leisure trusts in the UK, and we’re incredibly proud of our people, we are:
- The largest employer of under‑25s in Kirklees
- Have over 550 employees
- 90% of colleagues recommend KAL as a place to work
If you’re passionate about fitness, love working with people and want a role where you truly make a difference, this is your chance.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to consistently demonstrate the KAL Values – ONE TEAM, PASSION, EXCELLENCE
- Ability to consistently demonstrate the SEE principle in regard to customer service – SMILE, EYE CONTACT, ENGAGE WITH (“SEE”)
- CIMSPA recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification, with the physical ability to deliver at this level
- Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of Health and Safety, as it relates to this post
- Good written and numeracy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- To be able to evidence relevant work experience or volunteering and demonstrate an understanding of transferable skills
- Must be able to demonstrate basic IT skills
What we offer:
- 26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years' service with KAL (based on 37 hours)
- Staff & family discounted membership
- Good quality pension
- Wide range of career opportunities
Responsibilities of a Fitness Specialist
- Deliver advanced customer appointments, including body composition testing, fitness assessments and goal‑focused consultations.
- Design and deliver personalised fitness programmes aligned to individual goals, abilities and progression needs
- Act as a key driver of member engagement, retention and sales through the promotion of KAL’s full range of fitness and health services
- Deliver engaging small group training sessions across gym and studio areas to enhance the member experience
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) is required for this post. A conviction will not exclude a candidate but will be considered as part of the overall recruitment process.
If you would like to review the full Role Profile for this position, then please email [email protected]
Interviews due to take place on the 9th and 10th July.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have you previously worked for KAL?
- Do you currently work for KAL?
Licence/Certification:
- CIMSPA Level 3 recognised Personal Training qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
