Dear Prospective Employee,

First of all, thanks for taking the time to visit this site.  It’s my hope that you have precisely what I need in an employee so I can take this page down immediately and put you to work in the fun and rewarding job I have available.

You should have arrived here because you saw my employment ad in the newspaper  that reads like this:


Administration Assistant required for Fitness Facility who is, highly organised,       has great attention to details, understanding of basic computer systems, excellent attitude, people person, and lastly has an interest in health. We provide flexible work hours, Free PT for the applicant along with growth/bonus opportunities.

So, let me tell you about me, my company and the job.

My name is Nick Jack and I run a company called No Regrets Personal Training in Mitcham. 

My business is dedicated to helping women and men achieve their health and fitness goals through customised nutrition and fitness programs. We use complex Core Conditioning and Functional Strength Training. We regard ourselves as the best in the area for this type of training and all of our clients and staff are taught these advanced methods and concepts.

My studio is located at 10 / 18-20 Redland Drive Mitcham

If you are hired for this job, you'll need to come to the office Monday – Friday for 4-5 hours, we want someone to work minimum 20hours, max 25 hours per week. To start with you will be paid $18 per hour for the first three month trial period. If we decide that you are a good fit with our organization we will increase your pay to $20 / hour.

Tasks I Need You To Perform

  • Responding to customer service phone calls and emails:  I get quite a few phone calls and emails every day.  You will need to respond to each of these with basic information I’ll provide to you.  So you need to be comfortable with the phone, using email and be a good typist.
  • Filing: Basic stuff to keep up with the paper flow.
  • Web site management: Ideally, you’ll have some technology skills and can do some basic updates to my web sites (if not, I’ll teach you how).  You do NOT need to know HTML, but if you do, that’s a plus.  Also, if you’re familiar with FrontPage and are very comfortable with Facebook, You Tube and internet technology, that’s definitely a plus.

  • Use of software programs with auto responder sequences and Smart Forms. This is somewhat complicated technology but once you know how to use it, it is fairly straightforward. We create our own smart forms, landing pages and email auto responder sequences. If you are great at problem solving with Smartphones or IPhone technology you will be fine and pick this up quickly.

Required Skills

These are the skills you must already have in order to qualify for this position:

  • Microsoft Word, Power point: you must be very comfortable using Word & Power point as I regularly put together presentations, letters for marketing purposes.
  • Microsoft Publisher: we publish a monthly newsletter in publisher, and you’ll need to be able to go in and make edits/changes to the file when necessary and get it ready for print.

  • Microsoft Excel: you must have basic Excel skills - we don’t do anything advanced with this software, just some simple spreadsheets, but you must be comfortable doing what I need you to do.
  • Good Phone Personality/Etiquette:  you will be talking with my customers, who are VERY important to me, and prospective customers, who are also important.  You must be comfortable conversing on the phone, in person, and through e-mail. You must know how to conduct yourself professionally, take clear messages and deliver clear instructions to the prospect or client.  I’ll teach you everything you need to say and do, but I can’t teach you manners and professionalism.
  • Email: A great deal of your work will be via email.  I use a web-based program that’s easy to learn (you’ll understand it within 30 minutes).  You need to be very comfortable and proficient with email.
  • Thoughtfulness and Organization: I need you to be able to think for yourself and be organized.  I am very serious about this one.  I do not want a robot, I want someone who learns and grows with me.

  • Good at following a process. We have invested in many tools and resources in the past 12 months , so we are looking for the person who can maximize these to their potential by following our formula.

Bonus Skills

If you have these additional skills, your resume will go right to the top of the stack (but if you don’t have these skills, you should still apply because these are not mandatory).

  • Website maintenance would be extremely useful.

How To Apply

I’m looking to hire the right person by end of July at the latest.  So if this job sounds good to you, follow these instructions now.

Here’s what I want from youNOTE: Failure to follow these instructions will result in your resume going in the circular file.  This is your first test, okay?

  • Write me a letter explaining why you are the perfect person to fill this position.  Include full contact information (name, address, phone, email) on this cover letter.
  • On a separate sheet of paper list at least three references with phone numbers and what your relationship is with the reference (i.e. previous employer, college professor, etc).
  • Put the cover letter on top of your resume and the reference sheet underneath your resume and staple everything together.
  • Mail to:
                 10 / 18-20 Redland Drive Mitcham Victoria 3132

                 
  • I will review your resume.  If we feel you’re a good prospect, I’ll call or email you to set up a personal interview.

The sooner I get your resume, the better.  This will not be a long, drawn out process.  I believe in taking action quickly.  So get your resume over to me pronto!  I look forward to reviewing it and hopefully meeting you personally.

Again, thanks very much for your interest,

Nick Jack

P.S. This is not a corporate type of structured job.  I am an entrepreneurial small business owner.  I move quickly to capitalize on opportunities.  This is not the type of job where just showing up is enough.  Performance is everything to me.  If you perform, you will be rewarded.  I want nothing more than to find a person who takes real interest in doing good work and contributing to the growth of the business.  If that's you, I promise that $18/hour is only the starting point.  I recognize and reward performance!

With all that said, as I mentioned in the headline on this page, enthusiasm and a positive attitude go a long way in my book.  I’m a very positive, upbeat guy and appreciate those qualities in others.  As long as you have the basic skills I mentioned, and a great attitude, you’re definitely a candidate!  So send me your resume today!

No Regrets Personal Training
10 / 18 Redland Drive
Mitcham, (AU) Victoria
3132

Nick Jack
No Regrets Personal Training

“If You Have Enthusiasm, A Positive Attitude And A Few Basic Skills, I Have An Exciting, Fun And Fulfilling Job Just For You!”