Fitness Lead
Sean Bailey Wellness CIC – Runcorn
Job Overview
Sean Bailey Wellness CIC is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Fitness Lead to become a key member of our growing health and wellbeing team in Runcorn.
This is not a traditional gym-based fitness role.
You will work across a range of our community programmes, using fitness, strength training, physical activity and positive relationships to improve the health and wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults.
A major part of the role will be leading our established Teen Gym programme at Studio Two, The Heath Business Park, alongside delivering our growing adult strength and fitness offer.
You will also support school-based fitness programmes, alternative provision work and half-term activities, including working with young people who may not always engage with traditional sport, education or fitness environments.
We are looking for someone who is a strong coach but, equally importantly, is excellent with people. You should be able to build relationships, create an inclusive environment and adapt your coaching to the individual in front of you.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of fitness delivery within an organisation that combines community health, physical activity, youth development and wellbeing.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeen Gym
- Lead and support delivery of our Teen Gym sessions in Runcorn.
- Create engaging strength, conditioning and fitness sessions suitable for teenagers with different abilities and levels of experience.
- Build positive relationships with young people and create an environment where they feel welcome, supported and motivated.
- Adapt activities for young people with additional needs where appropriate.
- Support young people to develop healthy relationships with exercise, fitness and their wider wellbeing.
- Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding and professional boundaries at all times.
Adult Fitness
- Lead group-based adult strength and fitness sessions.
- Plan progressive, accessible sessions suitable for different abilities and levels of fitness.
- Support participants to improve strength, movement, confidence and long-term engagement with physical activity.
- Help us continue developing the Sean Bailey Wellness adult fitness offer.
Schools & Alternative Provision
- Deliver fitness, physical activity and wellbeing sessions within local schools.
- Support young people accessing alternative provision who may require a more flexible and relationship-led approach.
- Adapt sessions to meet the needs of different groups and individuals.
- Work professionally with teachers, school staff and other professionals supporting young people.
- Maintain appropriate safeguarding, reporting and professional standards within education settings.
Half-Term & Community Programmes
- Support delivery of Sean Bailey Wellness holiday and half-term programmes.
- Lead fitness, sport and physical activity sessions during camps.
- Support the wider team to create safe, structured and enjoyable programmes for children and young people.
Programme Leadership
- Support the planning and development of fitness programmes.
- Maintain high standards of coaching, safeguarding and participant experience.
- Help organise and maintain fitness equipment.
- Support and mentor junior coaches where required.
- Contribute ideas for improving and growing our fitness programmes.
- Work alongside the wider Sean Bailey Wellness team to ensure sessions are well organised and professionally delivered.
Safeguarding & Enhanced DBS Requirements
Safeguarding is a fundamental requirement of this role.
The Fitness Lead will regularly work directly with children and young people across Teen Gym, schools, alternative provision and holiday programmes.
The successful candidate will therefore be required to:
- Hold or successfully obtain an appropriate Enhanced DBS clearance before undertaking relevant unsupervised duties.
- Complete Sean Bailey Wellness safeguarding training and any additional training required for the role.
- Understand and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children and young people.
- Follow all Sean Bailey Wellness safeguarding and reporting procedures.
- Immediately report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Demonstrate appropriate judgement, professionalism and conduct when working with children, young people and vulnerable participants.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks relevant to the role, including Enhanced DBS clearance and references.
About You
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys coaching and working with people.
You will ideally have:
- Experience delivering fitness, strength and conditioning, sport or physical activity sessions.
- Confidence and experience working with teenagers and young people.
- The ability to lead group fitness sessions independently.
- A good understanding of safe exercise technique and programme design.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to adapt coaching for different ages, abilities and needs.
- A reliable, organised and proactive approach to work.
- A genuine interest in health, wellbeing and helping people make positive changes.
- The confidence to take ownership of sessions rather than simply assisting with delivery.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.
Qualifications & Experience
A recognised fitness, personal training, strength and conditioning or sports coaching qualification would be advantageous.
We would particularly welcome applicants with qualifications such as:
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Strength & Conditioning qualifications
- Recognised sports coaching qualifications
Experience working with children, teenagers, SEND participants, schools, alternative provision or community programmes would be particularly valuable.
Practical Coaching Assessment
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to plan and deliver a practical coaching session at Studio Two, The Heath Business Park.
The purpose of the session is to allow us to see your coaching style in practice, including:
- Session organisation and structure
- Communication
- Ability to engage participants
- Exercise selection and adaptation
- Coaching presence
- Safety awareness
- Inclusivity
- Ability to build positive relationships
Candidates will be paid for their time when completing the practical coaching assessment.
Full details of the session, expected duration and participant group will be provided to shortlisted candidates in advance.
Working Pattern
The role will primarily be based in Runcorn, including at our Studio Two facility at The Heath Business Park, with delivery also taking place within schools and community venues.
The working pattern will require flexibility because our programmes operate across:
- School hours
- After-school periods
- Early evenings
- School holidays
- Occasional weekends
About Sean Bailey Wellness CIC
Sean Bailey Wellness CIC is a Runcorn-based community health and wellbeing organisation established in 2020.
Our aim is simple:
To improve the health and wellbeing of current and future generations.
We support children, young people, adults and families through practical, accessible and inclusive programmes covering physical activity, fitness, sleep, health and wellbeing.
Our services include Teen Gym, adult fitness, school programmes, SEND activities, holiday camps, alternative provision and community health initiatives.
We work closely with schools, local authorities, community organisations and other partners to reach people who can benefit most from accessible health and wellbeing support.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to do considerably more than deliver gym sessions.
You will have the chance to:
- Lead an established and growing Teen Gym programme.
- Help shape our developing adult fitness offer.
- Work with young people who can genuinely benefit from positive coaching and mentoring.
- Deliver across schools, community programmes and alternative provision.
- Develop your own coaching and leadership skills.
- Become part of a growing organisation with a strong community purpose.
If you are passionate about fitness but also believe that good coaching is about the person, not just the workout, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.00-£35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
