Sports & Fitness Lead

New College Swindon; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Salisbury seeks a passionate Sports & Fitness Lead to promote active lifestyles and manage fitness facilities. You will deliver engaging sessions, support staff and community users, and oversee gym inductions and memberships. The successful candidate must hold Level 3 Gym Instructor and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualifications and have experience in supervisory roles. Excellent communication and customer service skills are crucial for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Must possess Level 3 Gym Instructor and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualifications.
• Experience in leisure, fitness, or hospitality supervisory roles is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gym inductions, coaching sessions, and fitness classes.
• Oversee sports and fitness facilities, ensuring safety and maintenance.
• Promote gym memberships and support college enrichment programmes.

Skills

Confident communication

Customer service skills

Strong organisation

Time management

Education

Level 3 Gym Instructor qualification

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification

Job description

Sports & Fitness Lead New College Swindon•Salisbury, ENG, UK

Job Description

Are you passionate about fitness, sport and inspiring others to lead active lives?

In this exciting role, you'll help shape our fitness provision, deliver engaging activity sessions, support enrichment programmes and ensure our sports and leisure facilities run smoothly and professionally.

What you'll do:

• Deliver gym inductions, coaching sessions and weekly fitness classes
• Support students, staff and community users with equipment use and healthy lifestyle advice
• Promote gym memberships and facility hire to help grow participation and income
• Oversee sports and fitness facilities, ensuring they are safe, welcoming and well maintained
• Support the College's enrichment programme, including sports events and term-break activities
• Supervise casual staff, plan rotas and maintain high operational standards
• Liaise with Facilities and external contractors for maintenance and servicing
• Help manage memberships, bookings and customer enquiries
• Provide a positive front-of-house experience and uphold excellent customer service

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 Gym Instructor and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification (essential)
• Experience in leisure, fitness or hospitality supervisory roles
• Confident communication and customer service skillsStrong organisation, time management and prob...