Exciting opportunities exist at TyneMet College’s Flex Fitness Gym for two apprentices to work within the Gym and Sports Facilities.  Work will involve covering a range of areas including Gym upkeep, supervision and the promotion of Gym and Fitness activity. There are opportunities to design and implement training programmes for a range of clientele, the successful applicants will also get some fantastic experience as they shadow the Strength & Conditioning coach and work with the athletes in the North East Sports Academy.

The successful applicants will study a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise & Fitness as well as working towards a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction and Functional Skills.  There will also be a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities in the area of exercise and fitness instruction. 

The successful applicants will have positive and outgoing personalities who can engage with a range of customers. The ability to work in a team and to be pro-active and show initiative in supporting the fitness and sporting activities at the College are vital.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing Date for Applications:  5.00pm on Thursday, 16th February 2012
Proposed Interview Date:  Tuesday, 28th February 2012

Further information and application forms are available from the Human Resources department, Tyne Metropolitan College, Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9NL.   Telephone: 0191 229 5151 (24 hour answer phone), e-mail: recruitment@tynemet.ac.uk  or download from www.tynemet.ac.uk/jobs

Tyne Metropolitan College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.