Fitness Professional - Gym - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. 

A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018. 

About the Job:

To provide service relating to Fitness & Sports aspects of Colleague Housing including gym safety and maintenance of all equipment, as well effective organization, and management of fitness activities in staff accommodation

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the gymnasium is operated in accordance with the Health and Safety policy to comply with the company standards and with the municipality requirements.
• Design personal training plans for the gym members and create marketing plans and activities to maximize the use of the gymnasium and house facilities.
• Conduct group classes on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and operated in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer to ensure maximum life of all equipment.
• Ensure gym equipment parts are replaced in a timely manner to avoid inconvenience to colleagues. 
• Mediate and communicate with colleagues in a fair and professional manner to focus on the development of the facility.
• Assist in coordinating external tournaments scheduled throughout the year.
• Propose suggestions, ideas, comments, and recommendations to develop colleague services system to create and add value in maintaining and improving social and welfare activities in colleague housing.
• Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require. 
• Update payroll on membership list for accurate salary deduction process

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Fitness Professional license

COMPETENCIES    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Intermediate)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving
• Leadership and team management skills
• Creative
• Project Management Skills 
• Detail orientated

About Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.  

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