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​Are you passionate about fitness and looking for a career where you will be working with others that share your passion? Are you enthusiastic about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals? If so, a career in fitness may be the perfect fit for you.​We have many different roles available, each with its own unique set of challenges and rewards. Some common fitness career paths include:FITNESS INSTRUCTOR: Fitness instructors work on the gym floor and spend their time sharing their enthusiasm for fitness with members, ensuring they are confident in the use of equipment and are doing so safely and efficiently.GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR: Group fitness instructors lead fitness classes, motivating members in a wide range of activities such as BodyPump, yoga, Zumba, circuit training and indoor cycling. They are responsible for creating and delivering safe and effective workouts that meet the needs of the class.FITNESS MANAGER: Fitness Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the fitness activities within the facility, including the gym, group exercise classes and personal training. They manage fitness staff, manage the class timetable, suggest areas for improvement and ensure that the facility is clean and well-maintained.PERSONAL TRAINER: Personal Trainers work on a one-on-one basis or in small groups with clients, helping them to develop and achieve their fitness goals. They assess their clients' fitness levels, create personalised workout plans, and provide motivation and support.A career in fitness can be very rewarding no matter what role you choose. So if you are passionate about fitness, consider pursuing a career in this rewarding field.We are committed to providing our employees with the best possible career with a genuine ‘promote from within’ philosophy. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:Comprehensive training and opportunities for professional developmentThe chance to work with a team of passionate and dedicated professionalsThe opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our membersIf you are passionate about fitness and looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for one of our fitness roles.

​Unlock Your New Career: Discover The Joys Of Swim TeachingKickstart a Rewarding Career with Us…Would you like a career where every day you make a tangible difference to people's lives? A career where you not only teach a vital life skill but also nurture confidence and joy in individuals of all ages? Welcome to the world of swim teaching!As a Swim Instructor, you will have the opportunity to educate and progress children through our swimming lesson programme. Meet Kim, who combines her work in the Fire and Rescue service alongside being a swimming teacher at her local swimming pool. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, swim teaching offers great flexibility and life satisfaction for you. There’s also lots of routes to re-train that are reducing barriers for many.​Our programme starts from parent and baby up to competitive level, incorporating RLSS approved water safety criteria to not just ensure that children can swim, but can also make safe and smart decisions around the water.Ideally you will already hold a current SEQ qualification, but if you show us that you are the right candidate, a competent swimmer and keen to learn we will be happy to put you through your training *subject to meeting requirements*. We’ll also ensure that you receive a full induction and regular training so you can be the best you can be.SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Course SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Course*Requirements* You must be 16 or over to take the final assessment. You must be able to swim 100 metres continuously, tread water for 30 seconds in deep water, surface dive to the floor of the pool and climb out unaided without steps.​Apply for our Swimming Instructor roles or fill in an Expression of Interest Form below:​​Our Swimming Teachers Love Their Job! See here

Thinking about an apprenticeship?Discover how an apprenticeship can transform your future by offering a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, develop a rewarding career, and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships provide a practical path to develop technical knowledge, real-world experience and personal skills to help you progress a successful career.​About usOne of our core values is  ‘nurturing people’ and we are dedicated to investing in the development of our employees to help us achieve excellence.As an apprenticeWhichever site you work at, you will learn about the business, day to day operations, health and safety, customer service skills, teamwork, effective communication and other opportunities for personal development. You will have a mix of both on and off the job training including shadowing your mentor and other colleagues as well as completing training modules. You will be given the time to complete your training and will have a designated tutor to support you.Our apprenticeship programmesJust like our business, our programmes are varied. They include:Leisure team memberPersonal trainerActivity leadershipLeadership and managementHospitalityCateringGreenkeepingTheatre techniciansAccounts, Finance, Business administrationWhat can we offer you?Development and career progression! Our employee benefits include the free use of our fantastic leisure facilities for you and a nominated person from your household to include the gym, swimming pools, fitness classes and use of our sports halls. There are discounts on our menus and hot drinks in our catering outlets. We offer a Benefits Portal of exclusive discounts, rewards and perks as well as access to Wellness apps, Company sick pay and a Company pension.We have signed the 'Apprentice Decent Wage Pledge' which means we are committed to paying our apprentices a fair and decent wage and playing our part in addressing fair wages for apprentices.​The Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. ​

​Parkwood Outdoors has a vision to encourage children and adults to get active in the outdoors. With an almost endless supply of outside activities and countryside we know that there is something for everyone. Our talented instructors and innovative programmes combine physical fitness and social experience all in the wonderful outdoors.We know that the outdoors provides a unique learning platform to help students when they return to school after taking part in outdoor activities. We are passionate about ensuring our instructors not only teach students about the outdoors, but contribute to their physical, personal and social education. We truly believe that positive experiences with Parkwood Outdoors help students when they return to school and college and we are passionate about the wider benefit that we can provide young people who take part in one of our activities. We are not just about encouraging young students, we truly want everyone to experience the multitude of benefits that being active outdoors brings. It is our mission to not only encourage more people to take part in outdoor activities, but also to ensure we are enhancing people’s lives. We love being active, it is what we do and we are passionate about the outdoors, in our opinion it is a truly wonderful environment with a different mix available for us all. If you love the outdoors as much as we do then apply to join our team and help us keep our mission alive.Life outdoors is simply more fun!WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

​Parkwood Theatres is a subsidiary of Parkwood Leisure Limited. We currently operate five theatre venues located around the UK; The Hawth in Crawley (855 seats plus an amphitheatre in the outside woodland area for summer productions), The Playhouse in Weston-Super-Mare (664 seats), The Hazlitt in Maidstone (353 seats), The Castle in Wellingborough (503 seats) and The Beck Theatre in Hayes (600 seats), with ambitions to take on more. Our mixed programmes include family shows, musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, music and of course our hugely popular pantomimes! WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our theatre operations; this will include management, front of house staff, box office, bar and catering and technicians. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career.

We offer exceptional career opportunities in our support services where our teams play a vital role in shaping our success.We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our teams. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive.

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​We are looking for lifeguards across a number of our sites. Kickstart a Rewarding Career with Us…If you’re looking for a rewarding career, why not combine your passion for swimming with customer care. Keeping our customers safe and happy is our top priority.If this sounds like you, look no further and apply to be a lifeguard today! More About the RoleAt Parkwood Leisure, Legacy Leisure, Lex Leisure, 1Life and Wellbeing Fitness and Leisure Community Trust Limited we live, breathe and inspire a healthy lifestyle. As a lifeguard you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers. It’s not just sitting around in a chair all day, you will have to be alert, and ready to act fast should any incidents arise. When you aren’t on poolside you will assist with a wide range of activities such as setting up sports equipment, cleaning, assisting customers with their needs and ensuring that you maintain a safe environment at all times.Ideally you will already hold a current RLSS NPLQ qualification, but if you show us that you are the right candidate, a competent swimmer and keen to learn we will be happy to put you through your NPLQ training*. We’ll also ensure that you receive a full induction and regular training so you can be the best you can be.You will be a role model to other swimmers and will have the opportunity to learn additional valuable skills within the Leisure Centre including sales, customer service, effective communication, building workplace confidence and improving your lifesaving abilities!*NPLQ Requirements* You must be 16 or over to take the final assessment. You must be able to dive into deep water, swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds, swim 100 metres continuously, tread water for 30 seconds in deep water, surface dive to the floor of the pool and climb out unaided without steps.​APPLY FOR OUR LIFEGUARD ROLES OR FILL IN AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM BELOW;​​

The fast-paced nature of the leisure industry means that we always looking for Front of House professionals to take the lead in interacting with members and actively promote our philosophy of Quality, Care and Excellence in the service we provide. The activities from Leisure Centres to Golf Courses are wide ranging and the involvement with people is continuous.  This allows for an exciting day, using your skills on a diverse range of jobs. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

​A role in Sports, especially with our Leisure Centres' provides an exciting working day, every day, in a social environment with the opportunity to gain further skills and qualifications.Involved in all functional areas of the Centres’, our fitness instructors, coaches and sports development managers enjoy a genuinely rewarding experience and are provided with a springboard to a leisure management career in one of the most attractive and fast growing leisure management companies. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

Changing the future of golf. For good.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We love Golf. It's one of those few sports that offers the opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate and socialise together; at the same time as getting to enjoy the wonderful greenspace that the Golf course offers. We’re more than just golf. We bring together people and make a positive contribution to local communities by making people feel healthy and happy, both mentally and physically.We have a chance to make a difference for so many: our customers, teammates, partners and neighbours, which is why we welcome everyone and encourage laughter, gratitude, and hospitality. It’s good for our team, and it’s good for you.We also know it takes diverse people with different ideas, strengths and interests to be a success. We are passionate about learning and seek to constantly improve and innovate. This is why we bring our customers and employees together as a whole, to encourage feedback and challenge the norm. We are proud of what we’re doing to shape the future of golf and our unified attitude helps us progress further, together.We’re constantly developing, reviewing, and improving to make sure our customers get the best experience. It takes a close knit team to achieve this. We’re always trying stay one step ahead of our customers expectations, so you get the most from your time with us. We can’t do this without a great team so we care for and protect our employees, while they’re busy expanding their careers with us.​

Do what you love, and love what you do with us – choose from dozens of opportunities from Chefs to Food & Beverage Assistants to progressing towards Catering Managers and Head Chefs.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.​​