Health and Fitness Centre Assistant

Package

• £12.61 per hour
• Based at our onsite Staff Health and Fitness Centre at our Liverpool Head Office.
• 20 hours per week
• Shifts will vary between 06:00 - 22:00, working any 5 out of 7 days of the week including weekends
• 28 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 33 days upon 5 years’ service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Contributable Company pension scheme

• Employee benefits:

• MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
  • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
  • Free Financial Advice
  • Bank your savings into an ISA
  • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
• Onsite heavily subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• 10% store discount
• Free car parking
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
• Long Service recognition scheme

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health and Fitness team as a Health and Fitness Centre Assistant. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the overall health and wellbeing of our colleagues within the business.

At Home Bargains we recognise the importance of physical health and its impact on overall happiness and wellbeing. Our Health and Fitness team is dedicated to assisting with training programmes, facilitating studio classes, and providing support as needed.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art fitness centre which is equipped with Technogym equipment, two indoor tennis courts, saunas, steam rooms, and a large dance studio.

Job Overview

• Support member engagement and foster a positive and welcoming atmosphere within the fitness centre.
• Assist members with facility usage and provide guidance on navigating equipment.
• Collaborate with the gym team to deliver and promote fitness classes or events, ensuring a seamless experience for members.
• Offer friendly, professional, and informative responses to member queries.
• Maintain high standards in health and safety, housekeeping, security, and general facility use.
• Manage an accurate registration and booking system for smooth client interactions.
• Ensure the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities by adhering to compliance checks.
• Respond promptly and professionally to calls, emails, and face-to-face queries.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Gym Instructor NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and security practices.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience working in a gym environment.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of the leisure industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Criteria:

• Personal Trainer Level 3.
• Experience in teaching fitness classes.
• First aid experience.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!