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Fitness and Wellbeing Instructor
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Ashford
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £35,576 - £35,576 Per Annum
Job Description
Wellbeing and Fitness Instructor
Are you passionate about health, fitness, and making a positive difference in people's lives? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Wellbeing and Fitness Instructor to join our team at HMP/YOI Bronzefield.
In this rewarding role, you will deliver a wide range of fitness, wellbeing, and educational programmes designed to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of prisoners.Working within a secure custodial environment, you will inspire, motivate, and support individuals of varying abilities while maintaining high standards of safety, security, and professionalism.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified fitness professional who is committed to rehabilitation, personal development, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
HMP Bronzefield is a closed local prison and is the largest female prison in UK and Europe.We focus on delivering high‑quality, needs‑led services that support women to make positive and lasting changes. Our programmes promote rehabilitation and well‑being, and we care for around 14.5% of the national female prison population, including mothers with babies, young offenders, women on a range of sentence lengths, foreign nationals and those on remand.The prison includes multiple residential units, a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshops, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen.
Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference.We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.
By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like.You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit
Main Responsibilities
Deliver a variety of wellbeing, fitness, and sporting activities to prisoners within the Wellbeing Centre.
Conduct gym inductions, fitness assessments, and create tailored exercise programmes to meet individual needs.
Deliver accredited fitness and educational programmes, supporting learners to achieve qualifications and personal goals.
Promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing initiatives that can be sustained during custody and after release.
Maintain the safe operation of the Wellbeing Centre, including equipment checks, stock management, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Organise and supervise fitness events, competitions, and staff wellbeing activities while maintaining security and control within the prison environment.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Personal Training, Exercise Referral, or a related fitness discipline.
Has experience delivering both one-to-one and group fitness sessions within a professional environment.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage diverse groups of people.
Has strong organisational skills and is comfortable maintaining records, reports, and learner progress documentation.
Possesses a customer-focused approach and a genuine passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
HMPPS vetting and DBS
Package Description
up to £35,576.06 plus LW £3729.24
5 days Monday - Friday 8.30 AM - 5.00 PM
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job
Are you passionate about health, fitness, and making a positive difference in people's lives? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Wellbeing and Fitness Instructor to join our team at HMP/YOI Bronzefield.
In this rewarding role, you will deliver a wide range of fitness, wellbeing, and educational programmes designed to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of prisoners.Working within a secure custodial environment, you will inspire, motivate, and support individuals of varying abilities while maintaining high standards of safety, security, and professionalism.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified fitness professional who is committed to rehabilitation, personal development, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
HMP Bronzefield is a closed local prison and is the largest female prison in UK and Europe.We focus on delivering high‑quality, needs‑led services that support women to make positive and lasting changes. Our programmes promote rehabilitation and well‑being, and we care for around 14.5% of the national female prison population, including mothers with babies, young offenders, women on a range of sentence lengths, foreign nationals and those on remand.The prison includes multiple residential units, a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshops, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen.
Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference.We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.
By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like.You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit
Main Responsibilities
Deliver a variety of wellbeing, fitness, and sporting activities to prisoners within the Wellbeing Centre.
Conduct gym inductions, fitness assessments, and create tailored exercise programmes to meet individual needs.
Deliver accredited fitness and educational programmes, supporting learners to achieve qualifications and personal goals.
Promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing initiatives that can be sustained during custody and after release.
Maintain the safe operation of the Wellbeing Centre, including equipment checks, stock management, and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Organise and supervise fitness events, competitions, and staff wellbeing activities while maintaining security and control within the prison environment.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Personal Training, Exercise Referral, or a related fitness discipline.
Has experience delivering both one-to-one and group fitness sessions within a professional environment.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage diverse groups of people.
Has strong organisational skills and is comfortable maintaining records, reports, and learner progress documentation.
Possesses a customer-focused approach and a genuine passion for improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
HMPPS vetting and DBS
Package Description
up to £35,576.06 plus LW £3729.24
5 days Monday - Friday 8.30 AM - 5.00 PM
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job