Sports & Fitness Lead

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon seeks a passionate fitness professional to deliver gym inductions, coaching sessions, and fitness classes. You will oversee sports and fitness facilities, support community engagement, and ensure a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualifications, experience in a supervisory role, and strong customer service skills. Join us in inspiring active lives!

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualifications.
• Experience in leisure, fitness, or hospitality supervisory roles is required.
• Confident communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gym inductions, coaching sessions, and fitness classes.
• Support users with equipment use and healthy lifestyle advice.
• Oversee and maintain sports and fitness facilities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organisation

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification

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 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification (essential)
• Experience in leisure, fitness or hospitality supervisory roles
• Confident communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisation, time management and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
• A “can-do”, energetic approach with a passion for helping others succeed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a proactive, supportive team

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.