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About Us
LED is a community-focused leisure trust committed to promoting health, wellness, and quality of life for people of all ages. As
part of our newest location at Dartington Hall, Totnes, this role offers the unique chance to shape and develop a brand-new
facility before its opening in January 2025. Profits generated by LED are reinvested into our services, allowing us to continually
improve the experience for all members.
About Dartington LED
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the LED Leisure group to lead a new club based within the grounds of the historic
Dartington Trust, near Totnes. The facility will include a gym and a number of exercise studios, as well as future plans for
additional facility growth. You will be instrumental in the development and set-up of this new facility which is due to launch in
January 2025. You will then provide leadership for a team of Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors
to deliver our vision of 'creating brilliant leisure experiences and active communities'.
Although the facility isn't due to open until January 2025, we are keen to appoint sooner if possible, to allow the successful
candidates to have a chance to help shape the facility prior to managing it once it goes live
The Role
As Duty Fitness & Wellbeing Coach, you will support the Leisure Manager by leading the daily operations of the new club. You will
guide Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, and fitness teams to create a welcoming, high-performing environment. This
position includes responsibility for member tours, inductions, programme reviews, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
Responsibilities
* Assist in launching the club by supporting policy development, marketing, and recruitment.
* Deliver and oversee fitness, wellbeing, and leisure activities, ensuring a high standard of customer experience.
* Promote and manage memberships, providing tours and consultations to prospective members.
* Act as the duty manager during evening and weekend shifts, ensuring the facility’s smooth and safe operation.
* Manage emergency responses, first aid, and health & safety protocols.
* Perform hands-on duties, including member inductions, personal training sessions, and group exercise classes.
What We’re Looking For
* Essential: Level 2 Fitness Qualification (or willingness to complete), previous supervisory experience in a leisure or fitness
setting, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.
* Desirable: First Aid certification, Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, and familiarity with Health & Safety and Leisure
Management best practices.
* Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
Becoming a Duty Fitness & Wellbeing Coach at Dartington LED means joining a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to health,
fitness, and community enrichment. This role offers the flexibility of varied shifts and the opportunity to be instrumental in
launching a state-of-the-art facility that will have a lasting impact on the local community.
Our Mission: Help people feel better and get more out of life.
Our Vision: Creating brilliant leisure experiences and active communities.
Team benefits:
* Up to 30 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays (pro rata)
* Enhanced Sickness Pay Scheme (after probationary period) 5 weeks full pay- 5 weeks half pay increasing with service to a
maximum 13 weeks’ full pay
* Free Gym, Swim & Group Exercise Membership (worth £419.50)
* Staff Perks Discount Card - Up to 20% off at food outlets and lots of other LED Benefits
* My Staff Shop Employee Benefit Scheme – Save money on your shopping, Savings or Mortgages
* Free Bowling for Team Member & their household at Ocean
* Free Soft Play for dependents of Team Members at Ocean
* Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling
* Personal development training
* Flexible Working
* Pension Scheme
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan
* Above & Beyond Award Scheme
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all members of our community. Your ability to excel in this role is what
matters most to us. Join our team and be part of something brilliant. Apply today!
