About Us
At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.
Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.
Why Join Our Team?
With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service.
People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.
We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught!
Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.
We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.
Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access.
Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.
A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?
*All benefits subject to availability
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Fitness Attendant to join our fitness team on a permanent basis. The Fitness Centre at the Old Course Hotel offers the ideal wellness environment. Our dedicated team of fitness professionals can help fulfil personal needs, catering to all levels of expertise, experience and fitness levels.
The Fitness Attendant will ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for Fitness members, hotel guests and day visitors.
The Fitness Attendant will be in a varied role consisting mainly of Attendant duties as well as Reception and Fitness instructor duties.
Your responsibilities will include;
Attendant Duties
- Ensure before the Fitness Centre is open that all areas are clean, tidy and ready to welcome users. Sauna turned on and dolphin, if out, stored away correctly.
- Check and clean tables and chairs in the lounge area ensuring cushions are well plumped.
- Wipe down all surfaces that occupants will have contact with including tables, door handles, push plates, chairs, light switches.
- Maintain and check the swimming pool and sauna floor are clean, tidy and free from water.
- Move any equipment back to the storage boxes whilst wiping down the metal handrails on the pool and hot tub.
- Newspapers and magazines are stacked neatly.
- Maintain and check the gym is clean and tidy with plenty of white and grey towels available. Ensure all cleaning spray bottles are full and mirrors and floors are clean.
- Maintain and check all changing rooms are clean and tidy. Showers are clean and have a good level in the amenity bottles.
- Toilets are clean and have 2 toilet rolls in each cubicle.
- Launder all fitness linen, roll and store. Ensure all changing rooms are replenished with neatly rolled towels.
- Collaborating with other departments and colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the Fitness Centre. Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers, ensuring accurate information is delivered.
Reception Duties
- Cover reception breaks when required.
- Answer all telephone calls, emails and App enquires promptly and professionally.
- Deal with all guests, members and day guest requests at the desk.
- Ensure area is clean and tidy whilst displaying a 5* environment.
- Ensure all members and guests are recorded as arrived on Resort Suite.
- Check all membership cards before handing over a locker key.
- Check all guests in prior to using the facility whilst highlighting the PAR-Q on desk.
Gymnasium Duties
- Fitness inductions when required.
- Demonstrate fitness equipment and exercises if necessary.
- Take Fitness classes if required.
To be successful in this role you will have the following qualities and experience:
- Level 2 or equivalent in Gym Instructor.
- Computer literate.
- Good time management including start and finish times.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Energetic and positive attitude.
- Flexible approach to the job and be able to work a variety of hours including evenings and weekends.
Hours
32 hours per week, 4 days per week
Salary
£21,349.12 per annum
Benefits
- Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
- Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
- Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
- Free access to our on-site Kohler Waters Fitness including fully equipped gym, 20-metre pool, sauna and hot tub.
- Free access to mortgage advice
- Cycle2Work
- 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.
