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Retirement Villages · Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about helping people stay active, healthy and independent?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivating Fitness Coachto 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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If you're passionate about fitness, wellbeing and making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!
Details
| Company | Retirement Villages |
| Location | Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |