Fitness & Wellbeing Instructor

Fitness & Wellbeing Instructor | MBDA Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG1 2DA

• Working hours: 6:15am–2:15pm and 11:30am–7:30pm on a rolling shift pattern (must be able to do both)
• Friday finish: 6:00pm
• Weekends and bank holidays off
• 20 days’ annual leave plus increased holidays with service
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to deliver personal training and develop your career
• Plus, our Sodexo employee benefits package

At Sodexo, we believe wellbeing is about more than just fitness. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Fitness & Wellbeing Instructor to join our team at the MBDA corporate gym in Stevenage, helping members feel confident, supported and motivated to achieve their fitness goals.

You’ll work in a professional corporate environment, supporting a community of around 250 members. From delivering inductions and fitness programmes to teaching classes and maintaining the gym, you’ll help create a welcoming space where people can make the most of their wellbeing.

If you’re passionate about fitness, enjoy working with people and want to be part of a friendly team where you can have a laugh while delivering a great service, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Welcome members and provide excellent customer service, helping create a friendly and inclusive gym environment.
• Deliver gym inductions and ensure members are appropriately screened before using the facilities.
• Create, review and update individual fitness programmes to help members work towards their goals.
• Deliver fitness classes, including morning, lunchtime and evening sessions, based on member requirements and the class timetable.
• Support members with their training and explore opportunities to deliver personal training.
• Keep gym equipment, the studio and associated facilities clean, safe and well maintained.
• Carry out regular equipment checks and report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and COSHH requirements to help keep members and colleagues safe.
• Promote gym activities and wellbeing services to encourage participation and engagement.
• Support the day-to-day running of the club, including opening and closing duties, with opportunities for overtime when available.
• Work closely with the Fitness & Wellbeing Manager and wider team to maintain high standards and continuously improve the service.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification and Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
• A valid First Aid qualification, or the ability to complete the required training.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a genuine passion for health, fitness and wellbeing.
• A confident, professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload and work independently.
• Basic computer skills and confidence completing relevant records and administrative tasks.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within a fitness environment.
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Yoga and Pilates qualifications would be an advantage.

Why Sodexo?

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to people's wellbeing in a corporate gym environment. You’ll have the chance to build relationships with members, deliver fitness programmes and classes, and develop your skills alongside a supportive team.

With opportunities to gain further experience, explore personal training and potentially progress into a management role, you’ll have room to grow your career with Sodexo.

A little more about the site

The MBDA gym is a one-floor corporate fitness facility with a gym and studio. It supports employees working in a professional environment on complex, high-value projects, offering a convenient place for them to focus on their health and wellbeing around their working day.

You’ll join a close-knit team reporting to the Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, Nishma, with opportunities to contribute ideas and help develop the service.

Important information

• The role follows a rolling shift pattern, working either 6:15am–2:15pm and 11:30am–7:30pm, with a 6:00pm finish on Fridays.
• Weekends and bank holidays are off.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and complete the required basic security clearance checks.
• Please bring a valid, in-date passport for the site visit and security process.

Ready to be part of something greater?

If you’re passionate about helping people feel their best and want to bring your energy and expertise to a friendly corporate fitness team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your fitness and wellbeing career with Sodexo.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.