Health and Fitness Coach YMCA Newark and Sherwood Health, Wellbeing & Sports

Are you passionate about health and fitness and have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire others?

YMCA Newark & Sherwood Activity and Community Village is looking for motivated Health & Fitness Coaches to deliver engaging, inclusive fitness classes and gym-based support for children, young people, and adults.

As a Health & Fitness Coach, you will be responsible for delivering a variety of fitness sessions, from group classes to supervised gym training, ensuring every member feels supported, included, and motivated to achieve their goals. Your role will go beyond delivering sessions-you'll help create a positive and welcoming environment, build strong relationships with members, encourage participation and retention, and act as a role model for people of all ages and abilities.

You will also support the Health and Sports manager with any administrative duties, such as rotas, data tracking and business development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Personal Training qualification (or equivalent) and have experience delivering fitness coaching or classes. A passion for inclusion is essential, and experience working with children, young people, or individuals with disabilities would be highly desirable.

YMCA Newark & Sherwood Activity and Community Village is committed to building healthier, happier communities through health, fitness, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported to reach their potential.

30 and 25 per week

• Equivalent of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!
• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
• 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme
• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark
• 10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
• Pastoral support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression
• Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development
• £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
• Regular ongoing inhouse training
• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
• Staff events and annual celebrations

• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
• £120 cash annual contribution towards either:
  Travel costs or;
  Childcare costs or;
  Private gym membership

Please note, applicants must be over 18. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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We would love to hear from you if you're ready to bring energy, positivity, and impact to every session.