Fitness Suite/Gym Manager
The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Negotiable dependent on experience and partnership agreement
Fitness Suite/Gym Manager job summary
The Kingston Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Fitness Suite / Gym Manager.
The postholder will be responsible for the safe, professional and effective day to day operation of the School’s new gym and fitness facility. The gym will serve pupils, school staff, parents and members of the local community. As a new facility, the postholder will play an important role in establishing the gym, developing a positive and sustainable membership base and creating a welcoming, inclusive and high quality fitness environment. This is a practical, hands on management role combining gym operations, fitness instruction, customer service, membership engagement and community development.
The successful candidate will ensure that the gym operates safely and efficiently, provides an excellent experience for users and grows steadily over time, while maintaining the safeguarding, health and safety and operational standards expected within a school environment.
The Kingston Academy is a high-performing, inclusive secondary school founded in 2015. Today we educate over 1,400 pupils from Year 7 through to Sixth Form and are proud to serve our diverse and vibrant community.
In 2025, we were recognised as one of the Top 10 best non-selective state schools in the UK based on GCSE outcomes, reflecting our strong culture of aspiration, exceptional teaching, and commitment to every child’s success. The school was also named among the Top 50 happiest schools in the UK in Ofsted’s official wellbeing survey — a testament to the positive relationships, high standards of behaviour and supportive environment that underpin our ethos.
We are proudly inclusive, with a specialist resource provision (SRP) for pupils whose primary need is Autism Spectrum Condition, ensuring that all young people are able to learn, thrive and belong.
Our commitment extends not only to pupils but also to the people who work with them every day. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and sustaining an expert workforce through high-quality talent development, ensuring that our staff are skilled, motivated and well supported. By investing in professional learning, coaching, wellbeing and leadership pathways, we ensure that our staff can flourish — and that our students benefit from consistently excellent teaching.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:
- Holds a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification or equivalent.
- Has relevant experience working in a gym or fitness environment.
- Is confident delivering gym inductions and fitness programmes.
- Enjoys working with both adults and young people.
- Is friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
- Can work independently and take ownership of the facility.
- Has good communication and organisational skills.
- Understands the importance of health, safety and safeguarding.
- Is enthusiastic about helping people become more active and confident.
Essential Qualifications
Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, or equivalent recognised qualification meeting relevant professional standards.
Recognised Gym/Fitness Instructor qualification.
Current recognised First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain this prior to commencing the role.
Appropriate knowledge and understanding of health and safety within a gym and fitness environment.
Benefits of working at The Kingston Academy:
Generous Pension Scheme.
Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme.
Professional Development sessions.
Staff Laptop or Chromebook.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
Access to the Employees Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations.
Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
Interview Procedure
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people.
Visits to the school by prospective candidates are welcomed on Tuesday 20th October, but not essential, and can be arranged by contacting Emily Kyprianou, Assistant to our Executive Director ekyprianou@kingstoneducationaltrust.org .
Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am , 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement
The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
Equal Opportunities
At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Kingston Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Kingston Academy website
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