Health and Fitness Coach

Serco Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Internal training courses

Health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Volunteer days

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Serco Limited is recruiting a Health and Fitness Coach to join our Leisure team in Sittingbourne. You’ll deliver engaging fitness programmes, coach personalised plans, track progress and conduct health assessments while maintaining a welcoming gym environment.

This part-time, 34.5 hours per week role offers a competitive hourly rate and great benefits. Essential qualifications include Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer, plus First Aid and Group Training where possible.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications are essential.
• First Aid Training and Group Training qualifications desirable or to work towards.
• Solid understanding of health and fitness principles and programme delivery.
• Strong communication skills with a passion for supporting and motivating others.
• Ability to build trust and create positive relationships with a diverse range of members.
• Proactive approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging fitness programmes, including group training and small group sessions.
• Coach members on personalised fitness plans aligned to their goals.
• Track member progress, offering motivation and adapting programmes for continued success.
• Carry out health and fitness assessments, including body composition and cardiovascular testing.
• Support onboarding of new members, helping them start their journey with confidence.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming gym environment while supporting members on the gym floor.

Skills

Communication skills

Member motivation

Health & fitness coaching

Onboarding members

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Job description

Location: Swallows Leisure Centre, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NT Hourly Rate: £10.85 to £12.71 per hour plus excellent benefits Schedule: Permanent, Part-time 34.5 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

Here at Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT) our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team

and right now we are looking to recruit for a Health and Fitness Instructor to join our Team. As a Health and Fitness Coach in our Leisure team, you'll support members to achieve their personal health and fitness goals through expert coaching, engaging programmes, and a welcoming environment. Your work will create meaningful, positive impact by helping individuals build healthier lifestyles.

This is a role where your passion meets purpose. You'll play a key part in creating a community-focused space where people feel supported, motivated, and inspired to grow. From first-time gym users to experienced members, your guidance will shape journeys, build confidence, and contribute to healthier communities.

What you’ll do as a Health and Fitness Coach

• Deliver engaging fitness programmes, including group training and small group sessions
• Coach members on personalised fitness plans aligned to their goals
• Track member progress, offering motivation and adapting programmes for continued success
• Carry out health and fitness assessments, including body composition and cardiovascular testing
• Support onboarding of new members, helping them start their journey with confidence
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming gym environment while supporting members on the gym floor

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications (essential)
• First Aid Training and Group Training qualifications (desirable or willingness to work towards)
• A solid understanding of health and fitness principles and programme delivery
• Strong communication skills with a passion for supporting and motivating others
• The ability to build trust and create positive relationships with a diverse range of members
• A proactive approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Let's impact a better future, together.

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Health and Fitness Coach

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £10.85-12.71 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Sittingbourne, ME10 4NT

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

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