We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Gym Instructor to join our expanding wellbeing team.

You will take responsibility for encouraging all our members to improve their general health and fitness as well as managing our state-of-the-art gym on behalf of our residents and the wider community.

The Role:

Gym management:

• Ensuring opening and closing procedures are carried out with specific emphasis on checking and documenting the maintenance and safety of all equipment
• Providing fitness assessments, consultations, and introduction sessions to each member and where possible create personal exercise programmes as required, giving advice on healthy lifestyles
• Undertaking the Exercise on Referral training
• Setting up and running courses / classes and to undertake training to meet the demands of users, instruct classes as and when required.

Marketing and Promotion:

• Marketing and promoting memberships and classes to potential members
• Developing and leading marketing and promotions of the health & fitness facilities
• Be involved in all social activities and promotions with other team members and assisting in the organisation and efficient running of events.

Health & Safety:

• Taking responsibility for the cleanliness of the facilities
• Carrying out regular tests on the pool and steam room
• Removing any faulty or broken equipment from use
• Being fully aware of Pool, Gymnasium, Steam Room and communal policy and procedures ensuring that these are adhered to
• Undertaking pool safety and water hygiene checks and record all results per procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Instructor or Coaching qualification(s) to Level 3 standards to lead group classes
• Experience working with a diverse range of customers, ideally the over 55’s
• Working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working patterns to respond to the changing needs of the village.

The Benefits:

• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave) 
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing hub and resources; including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day. 

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!