Fitness & Activity Coordinator

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,999 - 29,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive colleagues

Learning and development opportunities

Benefits package

DBS checks covered

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a Specialist Fitness & Activity Coordinator to plan and deliver personalised gym sessions, games and rebound therapy for individuals across education, care and adult services in North Chailey, East Sussex.

You will adapt sessions to each person's goals and abilities, work with physiotherapists, develop new ideas to encourage participation, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment while advancing our specialist fitness service.

Qualifications

• You must hold a recognised Level 3 Fitness qualification.
• Experience in a fitness environment is required.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a varied programme of physical activity, adapting each session to the individual's goals, abilities and interests.
• Plan and deliver gym, games and rebound therapy sessions.
• Work alongside physiotherapists to create personalised activity programmes.
• Develop new ideas that encourage participation and progression.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our specialist fitness service.

Education

Level 3 Fitness qualification

Job description

Fitness & Activities Coordinator

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex (BN8 4EF)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,882 per annum

Help people discover what they're capable of. Use your fitness expertise in a completely different way.

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, physical activity is about much more than exercise. It's about creating opportunities, building confidence and celebrating every achievement – however big or small. We support children, young people and adults with complex disabilities through specialist education, care, therapy and support, helping every person enjoy being active in ways that are meaningful to them. We're looking for a Specialist Fitness & Activity Coordinator to join our dedicated team, delivering engaging, personalised gym sessions, games and rebound therapy alongside physiotherapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role

You’ll coordinate and deliver a varied programme of physical activity, adapting every session to the individual's goals, abilities and interests. Working across our education, care and adult services, you’ll help people build confidence, develop skills and enjoy the benefits of being active.

You’ll also:

• Plan and deliver gym, games and rebound therapy sessions.
• Work alongside physiotherapists to create personalised activity programmes.
• Develop new ideas that encourage participation and progression.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our specialist fitness service.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings professional fitness knowledge together with warmth, creativity and a genuine passion for helping others. You’ll hold a recognised Level 3 Fitness qualification and have experience working in a fitness environment. Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs would be an advantage, but just as important is your ability to build relationships, adapt your approach and see the potential in every individual. Rebound therapy training will be supported if you’re the right person for this role.

Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?

This is an opportunity to use your fitness expertise in a completely different way. Every day you’ll see the direct impact your work has on the people you support, while working alongside passionate therapists and colleagues in one of the UK's leading specialist education and care charities.

What we offer

• Supportive and welcoming colleagues.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive range of colleague benefits.
• A rewarding career where your expertise helps people achieve goals that matter to them.

More than just your salary!

We believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why we invest in you with:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support with 24/7 Doctor Line
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Onsite parking
• Café, and kitchen facilities

Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.

Deadline

We cannot offer sponsorship for this role

Safeguarding Statement

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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