GoodGym

Flexible, local, and life-Changing: Become Slough's GoodGym activator
Are you ready to energise Slough, inspire others to get active, and lead a movement that’s transforming communities across the UK? GoodGym is looking for a passionate, welcoming leader to become an area activator — someone who can build momentum, spark connections, and launch GoodGym in Slough.
This part time paid role is a unique opportunity to create a positive social change in Slough. You’ll rally runners and walkers, forge partnerships with local community organisations; and create a welcoming, vibrant space where people come together to get fit and do good.
If you love bringing people together, thrive on getting projects off the ground, and can inspire others with your energy and enthusiasm, we'd love you to apply.
About GoodGym
GoodGym is a growing community of runners, walkers, and cyclists who get fit by doing good. We shift earth instead of weights and use our exercise to visit older people instead of running still on treadmills.
We are looking for someone who really cares about Slough to lead GoodGym in the city with a team of TaskForce. If you’re passionate about health and care about the world around you, we want to work with you. You’ll be developing a fitness community and helping community projects across the city.
Location:
Slough, central
Hours:
7.2 hours each week, to be worked flexibly across the week.
Pay:
£5040 a year pro rata/ £420 a month rolling monthly freelance contract.
Application Closing Date:
Midnight 31/10/26
We welcome applications from people who are in full-time employment as this role can be done flexibly outside of normal office hours or those looking for a part time role to fit in with other responsibilities.
About the role
As the GoodGym Slough area activator, you’ll be responsible for the success of GoodGym in the city. You will increase participation by supporting members and connecting with community projects.
You will do this by:
<ul>
<li>Being a role model for friendly, positive contribution.</li>
<li>Creating a supportive community of members</li>
<li>Promoting GoodGym activities</li>
<li>Recruiting members to make more good happen</li>
<li>Increasing participation in group sessions</li>
<li>Increasing the number of group sessions being listed</li>
</ul>
You'll be great at this job if you have:
<ul>
<li>A passion for making communities better</li>
<li>A passion for fitness: at times you will be required to lead a group of runners so should feel comfortable running at a relaxed pace for 15 minutes without stopping</li>
<li>Experience of making something happen from scratch; football club, PTA, club night, - anything that shows you get involved</li>
<li>An ability to appeal to younger people</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Good computer and social media skills</li>
<li>Access to the Internet and a computer so you can use the GoodGym website and engage with your members</li>
</ul>
We want GoodGym to reflect the diversity of the areas in which we operate. Slough is a diverse city with residents, businesses, charities and community groups from a wide range of backgrounds. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have a connection to the communities and groups which GoodGym aims to support.
Useful skills
You don't need these skills to apply, but the following are helpful in the role:
<ul>
<li>Volunteer management experience</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of collaborating or volunteering with local community projects</li>
<li>A personal fitness qualification or Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) through England Athletics</li>
</ul>
How to apply
To apply, use the application form below no later than
midnight on the 31/10/26
.
Interviews will take place via video call and in person meetings.
To ensure that our recruitment process is fair, we are using a standardised application form for all applicants. Please do not send a CV or a cover letter. If you require any adjustments or adaptations at any stage of the process please let us know in your application.

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