Community Gym Assistant

Stoke Damerel Community College; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Stoke Damerel Community College is seeking a Community Gym Assistant to run the gym floor safely and efficiently, greet members, signpost memberships, and upsell classes. You will set up for classes and maintain high cleanliness standards across the gym and facilities.

The role requires experience in sports/leisure, a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the sports and leisure industry.
• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent.
• Able to be flexible and committed to working evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet members.
• Lead on pre-booked inductions for new or returning members.
• Support with the positive promotion and marketing of the gym and classes.
• Set up for classes and maintain cleanliness throughout the gym and ancillary facilities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sports & leisure industry

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College, we know that every role plays an important part in delivering an exceptional education. We are seeking a dedicated Community Gym Assistant to join our Community Lettings team and support the continued success of our school lettings

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference behind the scenes, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the community letting facilities run smoothly and efficiently. Your contribution will help create an environment where pupils, staff, visitors and members of the wide community feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

About the Role

As a Community Gym Assistant you will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of the gym floor, greeting members/potential members, signposting memberships, upselling classes, setting up for classes, and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the gym and ancillary facilities

• Meet and greet members
• Lead on pre-booked inductions for new or returning members.
• Support with the positive promotion and marketing of the gym and classes.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of working in the sports and leisure industry
• Has a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent
• AAle to be flexible and committed to working evenings and weekends

About

The Stoke Damerel & Scott College campus is based in the heart of the city centre of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We are a vibrant and forward thinking community of teachers and learners. Our students, staff and governors believe that Stoke Damerel and Scott Medical & Healthcare College are very special schools - caring, happy, aspirational. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum. Our colleges foster a culture of high expectation and aspirations, which is inherent in everything we do. Students are justifiably proud of their schools and their achievements and there is a strong sense of collaboration where students and staff are united in their desire to learn and improve. Our teaching staff embrace new pedagogical practice and the latest technology to offer students 24/7 learning. Our schools have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students a greater chance of success in whichever field they wish to work in. We value the wider education of every child and have a broad programme of character development opportunities including international travel and adventurous trips to give our students the very best chance of success. Stoke Damerel Community College is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1300 students, including our Sixth Form. Scott Medical Healthcare College is a 14 - 19 mixed studio school with approximately 50 students per year group, specialising in a curriculum and vocational enrichment programme tailored towards students wishing to follow a career in medicine and healthcare

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.