Specialist Fitness & Activities Coordinator
Location: North Chailey, East Sussex (BN8 4EF)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,675.81 per annum
Help people discover what they're capable of. Use your fitness expertise in a completely different way.
At Chailey Heritage Foundation, physical activity is about much more than exercise. It's about creating opportunities, building confidence and celebrating every achievement – however big or small. We support children, young people and adults with complex disabilities through specialist education, care, therapy and support, helping every person enjoy being active in ways that are meaningful to them. We're looking for a Specialist Fitness & Activity Coordinator to join our dedicated team, delivering engaging, personalised gym sessions, games and rebound therapy alongside physiotherapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
The role
You'll coordinate and deliver a varied programme of physical activity, adapting every session to the individual's goals, abilities and interests. Working across our education, care and adult services, you'll help people build confidence, develop skills and enjoy the benefits of being active. You'll also:
- Plan and deliver gym, games and rebound therapy sessions.
- Work alongside physiotherapists to create personalised activity programmes.
- Develop new ideas that encourage participation and progression.
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our specialist fitness service.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings professional fitness knowledge together with warmth, creativity and a genuine passion for helping others. You'll hold a recognised Level 3 Fitness qualification and have experience working in a fitness environment. Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs would be an advantage, but just as important is your ability to build relationships, adapt your approach and see the potential in every individual. Rebound therapy training will be supported if you’re the right person for this role.
Why join Chailey Heritage Foundation?
This is an opportunity to use your fitness expertise in a completely different way. Every day you'll see the direct impact your work has on the people you support, while working alongside passionate therapists and colleagues in one of the UK's leading specialist education and care charities.
What we offer
- Supportive and welcoming colleagues.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- A comprehensive range of colleague benefits.
- A rewarding career where your expertise helps people achieve goals that matter to them.
More than just your salary!
We believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why we invest in you with:
Competitive Salary
Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support with 24/7 Doctor Line
Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefi
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and leisure discounts
Onsite parking
Café, and kitchen facilities
Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.
Why join us?
We offer more than a role — we offer the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
Alongside a competitive benefits package, we provide training, development and the chance to be part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful activity every day.
For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 07591 597034.
