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General Manager - Snowdon Mountain Railway
Salary: c£70,000 + benefits + relocation support
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales, United Kingdom
Company: Heritage Great Britain



Operations Manager
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000pa + pension + benefits
Location: Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom
Company: Cyclopark



Activity Leader/Lifeguard Coordinator
Salary: £22,445pa FTE
Location: Luton, United Kingdom
Company: Active Luton



Duty Manager
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 + pension + benefits
Location: Harlow, United Kingdom
Company: Harlow Leisurezone


Recreation Assistant
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Moulton
Company: Everyone Active
Activity & Wellbeing Leader
Location: Wembley, London
Company: Everyone Active
Activity & Wellbeing Leader
Location: Harrow
Company: Everyone Active
Activity & Wellbeing Leader
Location: Rickmansworth
Company: Everyone Active
Crime Reduction through Sport Officer
Salary: £31,396 - £33,966pa with potential to £37,099
Location: Hatfield, UK
Company: University of Hertfordshire
Swim Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southam
Company: Everyone Active
Recreation Assistant
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Romford
Company: Everyone Active
Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator
Salary: 25,000
Location: Stowmarket
Company: Everyone Active
Self Employed Personal Trainer
Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Company: Everyone Active
Self Employed Golf Instructor
Salary: Excellent rates
Location: London
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bedminster
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swim Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Location: Slough
Company: Everyone Active
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Location: Southam
Company: Everyone Active
Yoga Instructor
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southam
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Location: Rickmansworth, UK
Company: Everyone Active

Training directory

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in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


Property & tenders
For Sale: Robin Hill Country Park
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NU Company: Savills
Tender: retail units at The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire Company: Belvoir Castle
To Let – Potterne Park Sports Ground
Location: Verwood, Dorset Company: AVISON YOUNG
More property/tenders>>

News headlines
Teenage girls are getting more active – the highlight of the new Active Lives survey from Sport England   Teenage girls are getting more active – the highlight of the new Active Lives survey from Sport England


By Kath Hudson

Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago, according to Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Report 22-23, which was published today (7 December 2023). Overall activity levels are unchanged from last year, but are up 3.8 per cent .... more>>
Shocking health inequalities in England prompt £250m investment in physical activity   Shocking health inequalities in England prompt £250m investment in physical activity


By Liz Terry

New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England – ie, the number of years people live without debilitating disease – can vary by up to 17 years, depending on where they live. This – in turn – leads to lifespans that are shortened by up to nine years for people living .... more>>
Mental health certification launches for fitness professionals   Mental health certification launches for fitness professionals


By Kath Hudson

The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early next year. Created by the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation, the Mental Well-Being certification for Fitness Professionals will provide the tools to create self-care programmes and environments to .... more>>

Gibbon Slacklines launches SlackFit programme to offer fresh option for group exercise  
By Kath Hudson

Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout programmes that focus on core strength and balance. Founded by Robert Kaeding, Gibbon .... more>>
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the spotlight – new research report will be published by UK Active in March 2024  
By Kath Hudson

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people and to this end, UK Active is .... more>>
Nike and Spotify team up to empower girls through the Make Moves Fund  
By Rebecca Skeel

The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants equivalent to approximately US$25,000 for pioneering, UK-based organisations to empower a new generation of .... more>>
Exercise for Health Summit draws global experts together in Madrid  
By Liz Terry

The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia Castille in Madrid, with the timing designed to coincide with the Spanish Presidency of the European Council, in the second half .... more>>
Exercise is '1.5 times more effective than counselling or medication' in treating depression and anxiety  
By Tom Walker

Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes to managing and treating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The .... more>>
Good Work Pledge becomes part of the CIMSPA portfolio  
By Liz Terry

The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come under the umbrella of CIMSPA. Created and launched by Lindsey Simpson and Katie Lewis .... more>>
8,000 steps a day 'enough to reduce risk of premature death'  
By Tom Walker

Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death. A .... more>>
Nike Strength launches – targets health clubs via wholesale purchase option  
By Liz Terry

Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, has finally unveiled its new line via a dedicated .... more>>
Disruptions between memory and appetite linked to obesity  
By Tom Walker

Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity. Research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University .... more>>
Mental health now the 'main motivation for exercise'  
By Tom Walker

Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape. More than half of respondents (54 per cent) to a survey of 2,271 people – commissioned by UK .... more>>
World Health Organization reports on 'devastating impact' of high blood pressure – calls for physical activity to be used as prevention  
By Tom Walker

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race .... more>>
W3Fit heads to the US with new event slated for September 2024  
By Liz Terry

We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the US in 2024 with an event called W3Fit North America. Held from 8-11 September at the Estancia La .... more>>
UK swimming sector analysed in new Leisure DB report  
By Megan Whitby

Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first time, as expenditure on swimming and swimming lessons reaches record levels, according to the new .... more>>

Features
Louis D’Amore

Interview:
Louis D’Amore


Louis D’Amore on the work of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism
Transforming Istria

Tourism:
Transforming Istria


In Istria, Croatia, tourism firm Maistra is changing the face of hospitality in the region, with a series of intriguing design-led hotels. As its most ambitious hotel project takes shape, Professor Terry Stevens finds out more
The benefits of retreats

Last word:
The benefits of retreats


Research is showing retreats could have a positive health impact
The show must go on

Arts & Culture:
The show must go on


When austerity hits hard, UK theatres adapt and get creative
Ivo Gormley

Social good:
Ivo Gormley


GoodGym founder Ivo Gormley fights back against loneliness in society
Right to roam

Tourism:
Right to roam


Sweden is inviting everyone to come and stay – and indulge in a spot of wild camping. Jenny Kaiser from VisitSweden talks about the initiative
Sharing the love

Restaurants:
Sharing the love


Famous restaurants are popping up in unexpected places. We found out more
Sioux-per foods

Interview:
Sioux-per foods


The Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman, is on a mission to revive indigenous cuisine
Aaron Simpson

Profile:
Aaron Simpson


Quintessentially is an exclusive concierge service for some of the world’s richest people. Co-founder Aaron Simpson reveals what wealthy people want
Matt Dwyer

People profile:
Matt Dwyer


Matt Dwyer is driving change behind the scenes at the ECB with his 'growth mentality'
Product news
Mission Yoga's latest London outpost kitted out by Fitlockers

Mission Yoga's latest London outpost kitted out by Fitlockers

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to attract a fresh generation of practitioners post-Covid.
 
Rich Clarke aims to make boxing accessible to all with BoxBlitx

Rich Clarke aims to make boxing accessible to all with BoxBlitx

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

BoxBlitx, an interactive boxing fitness machine, aims to transform gym routines by infusing boxing with fitness gamification.
 
Brawn to support growth of independent gyms with launch of BETA 200 Programme

Brawn to support growth of independent gyms with launch of BETA 200 Programme

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a gym facility, is looking for forward-thinking gyms to join its innovation programme called BETA 200.
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The Fitness Group is the UK’s Leading Fitness Education Training Provider.

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