Gym Instructor

Job description / Role

Fitness Instructor

Fostering the health and wellbeing of our guests, visitors and Colleagues is an integral part of our Fairmont Hotels & Resorts culture. We invite you to bring your passion for physical activity to our Health Club facility as a Fitness Instructor and share your enthusiasm with our members and guests in support of a healthy lifestyle!

Hotel Overview: Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, is located only a few steps away from the Masjid Al Haraam and the Holy Ka'aba. This 76-story hotel, one of the world's tallest, is the focal point of the Abraj Al Bait Complex, part of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project. The Hotel authentic hospitality is seen throughout 858 rooms.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Health Club Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Supervise and ensure all fitness services, protocols and procedures are followed
- Ensure the cleanliness of the fitness area including all equipment
- Ensure the smooth operation of all equipment through periodic service checks and reporting work orders promptly
- Plan and conduct fitness exercise sessions, personal training sessions, group training experiences, and in-service education sessions
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all strength and cardio equipment and their programs as well as the proper use, alignment and safety
- Maintain professional certifications while continually pursuing a greater degree of knowledge and expertise
- Provide a high level of guest satisfaction through effective communication
- Assist in the recruitment, development and training of all fitness staff
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
- Follow departmental policies and procedures
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Previous experience as a Fitness Instructor required
- Certification in CPR and First Aid required
- Certification in a Fitness related discipline required
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position:

Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:

- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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