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Health and Fitness Coach in Sittingbourne

Hybrid in Sittingbourne·Part-time·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

Serco

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Our summary

Salary
£10.85 - £12.71 an hour
Work mode
Hybrid, Sittingbourne
Contract
Part-time
Holiday
21 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Up to 6% employer pension

Skills

Nice to have

Serco is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Sittingbourne.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications (essential)

Nice to have

  • First Aid Training and Group Training qualifications (desirable or willingness to work towards)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 21 days plus bank holidays
  • 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.

The role

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

  • 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

How you'll work

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 6.50 hours per week

Does this sound like you?

  • 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

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.

About Serco

Serco is a public services company operating as Serco Group plc. It delivers outsourced services for public-sector customers, with career opportunities advertised around the world.

Industry
Public Services

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Serco Leisure is one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities, managing sites, services and recruitment on behalf of the Leisure Trust.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential, and champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

  • Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
  • Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our 'Ban the Box' pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

Please note, for many of our roles, a DBS check will be required.

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

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