Do you see yourself inspiring others to achieve their fitness goals?
Can you use your experience to support healthier, more active communities?
Does the idea of joining a brand-new leisure service excite you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Leisure Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Fitness Professionals to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Fitness Professional to support the delivery of a high-quality fitness service. Reporting to the Centre Fitness Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the gym operates smoothly while supporting customers to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the gym
- Supervising gym users to maintain a safe environment
- Delivering 1-2-1 gym appointments and leading gym floor classes
- Creating tailored training plans, including fitness assessments and lifestyle advice
- Completing cleaning and maintenance schedules, reporting faults promptly
- Providing a professional, friendly, and high-quality customer experience at all times
You will contribute to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities across the borough by promoting active lifestyles.
About You:
We are looking for a motivated, positive, and proactive individual who is passionate about fitness and customer service.
You will have:
- A minimum Level 2 Fitness Qualification and a CIMSPA/REPs Level 3 qualification
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
- A proven ability to deliver excellent customer care
- Experience in designing and delivering fitness programmes for clients/members
- Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others
- A genuine passion for health, wellbeing, and supporting diverse communities
About the Team:
You will be part of a vibrant and supportive team within Southwark Leisure which manages a wide range of vital services including leisure, parks, culture, and community spaces.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Help shape a newly established, council-led leisure service
- Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team
- Contribute to improving health and wellbeing across Southwark
- Access opportunities for professional development and career growth
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Additional Information:
- Hours of work, 36 hours per week
- Type of contract: Permanent, FTC, Casual
- This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced – Adults’ and Children’s (Barred) level.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 12th July 2026.
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 15th July 2026.
Interview date: week commencing Monday 20th July 2026.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
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