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Active North Yorkshire is committed to improving physical and mental wellbeing by delivering high‑quality, inclusive, and community‑focused sport and active wellbeing services. Our leisure centres, gyms and group exercise spaces play a vital part in supporting healthier communities and creating accessible opportunities for residents to get active at every stage of life

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive Health & Fitness Co‑ordinators to support the delivery of outstanding health and fitness services across several Active North Yorkshire locations.

Working closely with the Health & Fitness Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of gym and studios, group exercise programmes, personal training, events, product development and health improvement initiatives. You’ll play a key role in managing the customer journey, supporting fitness teams, enhancing programme quality, and ensuring our offer remains inclusive, engaging, and commercially successful.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about fitness leadership, service standards, and community impact.

Programme Delivery & Development

• Coordinate gym, personal training and group exercise programmes across assigned sites, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Support delivery of health improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on programme performance and customer insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Support development of inclusive or specialist health and fitness sessions.
• Provide site‑level insight to inform wider strategic decisions.

Commercial & Financial Responsibility

• Support income growth across health and fitness services.
• Use local insight to help set and monitor participation and financial targets.
• Assist with budget oversight and operational efficiencies across multiple sites ensuring cost effect programmes whilst delivering users value for money.

Team Leadership & Support

• Lead site‑based fitness meetings and ensure effective staff communication.
• Support recruitment, inductions, mentoring, and performance reviews of fitness staff.
• Coordinate CPD and other training opportunities.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with local partners including schools, health providers and community organisations.
• Represent the health and fitness service in working groups and contribute to community engagement plans.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Use the leisure management systems to support scheduling, bookings and reporting.
• Assist with customer enquiries.
• Conduct audits of health and fitness provision and support health and safety compliance.

Marketing & Communications

• Act as a key link between site teams and central marketing.
• Deliver targeted marketing campaigns and encourage participation.
• Ensure site communications align with commercial and engagement priorities.

What You Will Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Level 2 recognised health and fitness qualification.
• Strong experience coordinating or managing fitness programmes and commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
• Knowledge of gym operations, group exercise, membership sales and personal training services.
• Experience coordinating shift patterns, scheduling staff training and undertaking performance reviews.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in fitness environments.
• Confident use of leisure management systems and digital tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational, leadership and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and operate flexibly, including evenings/weekends when required.

What We Can Offer You

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and employee discount benefits.
• Access to Health Assured – our confidential wellbeing support service.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

More Information

For more information about the role, please contact Alison Readman, Health and Fitness Manager: alison.readman@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Dates

Closing Date: 25th March 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £34,434 to £38,220 per annum

Location: North Yorkshire / various / hybrid, North Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Health

Job Role: Co-ordinator