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As a Wellbeing Assistant and Gym Instructor at Ledian Gardens in Maidstone, you will play an important role in supporting residents to stay active, healthy, and socially connected within a welcoming village environment. We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. This role is ideal for someone passionate about wellbeing, fitness, and customer care. You will help deliver engaging wellbeing activities, support safe and effective use of the gym facilities, and encourage residents to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your friendly, motivating approach will help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where residents feel supported, confident, and inspired.
Job Responsibility:
Managing the day-to-day operation of the gym and wellbeing facilities, ensuring opening and closing procedures are followed
Checking, documenting, and maintaining the safety and condition of all gym equipment
Providing fitness assessments, consultations, inductions, and guidance on healthy lifestyles
Setting up, supporting, and running gym classes
delivering classes where qualified (instructor experience desirable)
Supporting swimming pool maintenance, with full training provided
Taking responsibility for the cleanliness and presentation of the gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and changing areas
Carrying out regular cleaning tasks to ensure facilities remain hygienic, safe, and welcoming
Promoting gym memberships, wellbeing programmes, and fitness classes to residents and visitors
Supporting the development and delivery of marketing initiatives for the health and wellbeing facilities
Being actively involved in village social activities, events, and promotions
Assisting with the planning, organisation, and smooth delivery of community wellbeing events
Carrying out regular pool, steam room, and water hygiene checks and accurately recording results
Removing faulty or unsafe equipment from use and reporting issues promptly
Ensuring full compliance with pool, gym, steam room, and communal area policies and procedures
Maintaining a strong awareness of health, safety, and well-being standards across all facilities
Requirements:
A recognised fitness instructor or coaching qualification, ideally to Level 3, to support and deliver group exercise classes
Experience working with a diverse customer base, ideally including people aged 55 and over
A good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly within a gym, pool, or wellbeing environment
Willingness to undertake additional training, including pool maintenance and water hygiene
A flexible approach to working hours, responding to the evolving needs of the village and its residents
A friendly, approachable manner with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for wellbeing and community engagement
What we offer:
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
Holiday buying scheme, allowing you to purchase up to one additional week of leave
Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
Bupa Health Cash Plan, including access to an employee assistance programme
Life Assurance at four times your annual salary
Five percent matched pension scheme
Access to SMART tech for everyday convenience
Retail discounts across a wide range of outlets
Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts on wellbeing initiatives
Cycle to work scheme
The opportunity to work within a unique village environment designed to support community, wellbeing, and exceptional service
Health care plan
Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 33 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Giving something back – 3 additional days leave for charity or voluntary work per year
Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking