As a Wellbeing Assistant / Gym Instructor at Widmore Park in Sonning Common, you will play an important role supporting residents to stay active, healthy, and socially connected within a welcoming village environment. 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.
As a Wellbeing Assistant / Gym Instructor, you will report to the Community and Wellbeing Manager, working closely with them to support community activities, events, and resident wellbeing initiatives across the village.
Gym & Wellbeing
* 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
Facilities & Cleaning
* 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
Marketing & Community Engagement
* Promoting gym memberships, wellbeing programmes, and fitness classes to residents and visitors
* Supporting the development and delivery of marketing initiatives for the health and well‑being facilities
* Being actively involved in village social activities, events, and promotionsAssisting with the planning, organisation, and smooth delivery of community wellbeing events
Health & Safety
* 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
Key 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
The Benefits
* 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
* 5 % 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
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