Wellbeing / Gym Assistant

Inspired Villages Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider in Maidstone is looking for a Wellbeing Assistant / Gym Instructor to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents. Responsibilities include managing gym operations, promoting fitness programs, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have a fitness qualification and experience with elderly customers. This role offers generous annual leave, a matched pension scheme, and an inclusive community environment. Join us to make a positive difference!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Holiday buying scheme

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

5% matched pension scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse customers, ideally including those aged 55 and over.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation in gym environments.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the gym and wellbeing facilities.
• Provide fitness assessments and guidance on healthy lifestyles.
• Promote gym memberships and wellbeing programs.

Skills

Customer care

Fitness training

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Fitness instructor qualification (ideally Level 3)

Job description

As a Wellbeing Assistant / Gym Instructor at Ledian Gardens Retirement Village 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.

If you are looking for a role with purpose, where you can make a genuine difference to people’s everyday lives, there is a place for you at Inspired Villages.

The Role

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 promotions
• Assisting 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

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!