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Apprentice Personal Trainer DARLINGTON BOXING & MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY LTD

Darlington Boxing and Martial Arts Academy are looking to hire a combat sports (Boxing/Thai Boxing/BJJ) and fitness coach apprentice to join their team at a well established professional gym in Darlington. The successful candidate will be completing a level 3 in Personal Training.

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Closing date: 16 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,504.56

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    This role will revolve around gym opening times. This will include morning, day time and evening sessions. The rota can be discussed at the interview stage.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066125

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is a unique role that encompasses various disciplines, you will be learning a variety of them and will eventually teach classes for different age groups from children up to adults. 

Some of the duties are:

Shadowing:

  • Boxing
  • Thai Boxing
  • BJJ
  • Personal fitness sessions

General:

  • Work with clients to reach their desired goals and provide advice when asked
  • Motivate everyone
  • Prepare the room for the class
  • Maintain the equipment
  • Make sure every class has the right equipment for the duration
  • Follow safety instructions carefully and ensure others follow the same standards
  • Correctly demonstrate a wide range of exercise techniques (once trained)
  • Analyse clients’ performance and apply suitable adaptations
  • You will be expected to carry out other duties as required by the business's needs

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Personal Trainer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Health and safety.
  • Gym policies and procedures.
  • Understanding client requirements and customer service.
  • In depth look into services provided and the benefits.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English, if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • This role is varied and will give great insight into the various combat disciplines.
  • The successful candidate will not only gain a Level 3 - Personal Training qualification but can also look forward to starting a career in the Health and Fitness industry.
  • There is scope to progress onto a higher level apprenticeship which can be discussed during reviews.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Customer care skills, Prior experience-combat sports, Excellent time keeping, Must be 100% reliable, Disciplined, Driven, Enthusiastic, Willingness to learn, Passion for combat sports

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
Other First aid training (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

Being a combat gym, they require some level of prior involvement in combat sports - especially boxing or most especially Muay Thai.

About the employer

Darlington Boxing and Martial Arts Academy (DBMA) is a state of the art training facility for martial arts and general fitness based in Darlington, County Durham. We have a friendly and experienced team with over 30 years combined experience in martial arts and coaching - led by Head Coach Michael, a former two-time World Muay Thai World Champion. We specialise in Muay Thai (aka Thai boxing) and amateur boxing, as well as being Darlington’s only professional boxing gym. We also offer a wide range of general fitness, strength and conditioning and targeted sports training and pride ourselves on a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Employer

DARLINGTON BOXING & MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY LTD

Address

THE NORTHERN ECHO ARENA

NEASHAM ROAD

HURWORTH MOOR

DL2 1DL

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Training

Training provider

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Contact

Anna Harper

anna.harper@the-etc.ac.uk

07436 795883

Apprenticeship standard

Personal trainer

Level 3 (A level)

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