Fitness Coach

Retirement Villages; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a proactive Fitness Coach to deliver group and one-to-one sessions for residents, helping them stay active and independent.

You will assess fitness, tailor programmes and motivate participants across hydrotherapy, E-Gym and studio facilities in a new retirement community.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Fitness Instructor qualification.
• Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification desirable.
• Experience delivering exercise programmes for older adults.
• Confident delivering both group exercise sessions and one-to-one training.

Responsibilities

• Delivering safe, effective and enjoyable group and one-to-one exercise sessions.
• Conducting fitness assessments and creating tailored exercise programmes.
• Supporting residents to improve strength, mobility, balance and wellbeing.
• Leading sessions in the E-Gym and Fitness Studio.
• Providing guidance on safe exercise techniques and equipment use.
• Carrying out equipment checks and reporting faults or risks.
• Maintaining records of assessments, attendance and progress.
• Supporting wellbeing events and activities within the village.

Skills

Fitness Instructor

Older adults fitness

Group training

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification

Tools

E-Gym experience

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people stay active, healthy and independent?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivating Fitness Coach to join our team at Paramount Place, our exciting new retirement community in Tunbridge Wells.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding health and wellbeing experiences for our residents and the wider community. Working across our excellent wellbeing facilities, including the Hydrotherapy Pool, E-Gym and Fitness Studio, you will create safe, engaging and personalised fitness opportunities that help people build strength, mobility, confidence and independence.

This is a permanent, 30-hour-per-week role, with shifts that could fall on any day across a 7-day working week, so flexibility is required.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with the Wellbeing Manager, you will support the delivery of a varied and inclusive wellbeing programme. No two days will be the same, from delivering group exercise classes and one-to-one training to carrying out fitness assessments and helping residents achieve their personal goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, effective and enjoyable group and one-to-one exercise sessions
• Conducting fitness assessments and creating tailored exercise programmes
• Supporting residents to improve their strength, mobility, balance, confidence and overall wellbeing
• Leading engaging sessions in the E-Gym and Fitness Studio
• Providing guidance on safe exercise techniques and equipment use
• Supporting the safe operation of the hydrotherapy pool and wellbeing facilities
• Encouraging residents of all abilities and confidence levels to take part
• Monitoring progress and helping residents stay motivated and achieve their goals
• Carrying out routine equipment and facility checks and reporting any faults or risks
• Maintaining accurate records of assessments, attendance and progress
• Supporting wellbeing events, open days and activities within the village
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the village to promote a culture of health and wellbeing

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and is passionate about helping others remain active, independent and confident.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A recognised Fitness Instructor qualification, with a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification desirable
• Experience delivering exercise programmes for older adults or other specialist populations
• Confidence delivering both group exercise sessions and one-to-one training
• A friendly, empathetic and motivating approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong awareness of health and safety, safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work proactively as part of a team
• Experience using digital fitness systems, such as E-Gym, would be beneficial
• Training or experience in hydrotherapy or aquatic exercise would be advantageous

You will also need to be willing to undertake further relevant training and qualifications, including areas such as first aid, pool responder and pool plant operations where required.

An Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate. A DBS check and medical clearance will also be required.

Why join us?

Paramount Place is an exciting new retirement community in Tunbridge Wells, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a new team and help shape the wellbeing experience from the very beginning.

At Retirement Villages Group, we’re creating communities where people can age well. Our values guide everything we do:

Age Well. Community. Keep Improving. Invest Wisely. Planet Positive. One Team.