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Gym and Leisure Centre Work Experience Assistant

Bracknell Leisure and Fitness Ltd

Location
📍 Bracknell, Berkshire
Pay
💷 Voluntary unpaid (travel expenses covered)
Hours
⏱ 20-25 hours per week hrs/week
Duration
📅 3 weeks
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Sector
Sport

Employer information

Address
Unit 3 Larges Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RL
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Requirements

Must be 16 or over, currently studying at a further education college in Berkshire, basic fitness knowledge or interest in health and fitness (no advanced qualifications needed), reliable and punctual, willing to learn and ask questions, Enhanced DBS clearance required (we can support you with this)

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You’ll spend your placement shadowing our team of qualified personal trainers and learning how a modern leisure facility operates from the ground up. Your days will involve observing one-to-one training sessions, assisting with gym inductions for new members, helping on the reception desk, and seeing how our fitness classes are run. You’ll get a real behind-the-scenes look at health and safety procedures, member management, and what it takes to keep a busy leisure centre running smoothly every single day.

During this placement, you’ll develop practical fitness knowledge by learning how trainers assess clients, design workout programmes, and motivate people to reach their goals. You’ll gain valuable customer service experience, understand health and safety in a fitness environment, and learn about gym equipment, nutrition advice, and different training methods. You’ll also see how facilities are managed, how to handle member queries professionally, and what qualifications and skills personal trainers need in their careers.

This opportunity is perfect for anyone interested in fitness, health, personal training, or sports management. Whether you’re thinking about studying Health and Social Care, Sports Science, or Business at university, or you want to explore a potential career in the fitness industry, this placement gives you genuine insight into what working in leisure facilities is really like. You’ll build confidence working with real clients and team members, and come away with solid experience to add to your CV.

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