Join the Team!

Simply Stride is a health and wellbeing business with a difference.

We offer flexible, often life-changing walking courses that use a combination of Yoga and Pilates-inspired techniques. It’s a unique offering in the marketplace, so Stride Partners and Coaches who join us now will enter into a specialist area that’s truly gathering momentum.

We have a tried and tested business model, 12 trained Stride Coaches and 10 years of hugely successful business history.

We teach our Striders to use the Stride technique to support, move and nourish their bodies during daily activities so that eventually, it becomes second nature. Their bodies become stronger and fitter and they feel more confident, healthy and happy. We encourage them to become free of bad habits, restoring their co-ordination and ease of movement. We help them get on and enjoy their life, because they feel better than ever.

All our learnings are encompassed in our Training programme and we are currently looking for sociable and motivated individuals to join us! Regardless of our backgrounds or the reasons that brought us to Simply Stride, our team members share a few common goals – a love for the outdoors and a passion for helping people where it really counts! All members of our team are sincere, inspirational and motivated – if this sounds like you, read on for more information on the fantastic opportunities we have currently available.

We love helping our Striders feel better than ever. With our opportunities, advice and on-going support, we think you’ll feel great too.

Why should you join our Training programme?

This is a business opportunity that would suit those who are looking for a lifestyle change. For example, you could be a mum returning to work or perhaps you’re a couple with the time and security to start a lifestyle business. Whatever your starting point with us, you will share the the same benefits:

You may have dreamed about getting out from behind a desk, working in the fresh air with all the freedom and flexibility that comes from being your own boss. Well, now’s your chance!

You’ll probably inspire yourself, too. Because there’s nothing like the feeling of heading outside and sharing fresh ideas, in a group of friendly and like-minded people.

There’s no need to worry about getting to grips with complicated booking systems, PR techniques, or operational worries. We’ll provide everything for you, so you can simply get on with coaching and inspiring your Striders.

Because we’re a hugely successful, pioneering business with an established track record, you can feel confident that the resources and the support we provide are tailored, effective, and of high quality.

There’s a powerful sense of purpose that comes from doing something that directly benefits others. As you help your Striders to make meaningful connections whilst keeping active and fit, who knows what other life goals you’ll feel motivated to achieve?

You’ll earn ‘feelgood income’ from your Stride activities almost immediately. And when the time is right for you, there are lots of different ways for you to expand and develop your business – and your income.
On any of our routes to Stride (further detailed below) our induction training will ensure that you understand the business inside and out, and that you’ve got to grips with our service, and how it can help our Striders. During the first few months, we’ll support all your activity and provide guidance to help you grow personally and professionally as part of our team.

Here’s what you can expect from our training:

  • Clear and concise learning support materials, that include everything you’ll need to set up as a confident Stride Partner or Stride Coach
  • Opportunities to practise and apply your learnings with other trainee coaches, so you’ll feel fully supported throughout your Stride journey
  • Planning sessions to brainstorm your Simply Stride business, including set-up, day-to-day operations, and future goals
  • Ongoing mentoring and support packages, so you’ll always have someone to refer back to (and fire questions at!)

In essence, we want you to take care of our business and help it achieve the success we know it can. It’s not just about an investment of money, it’s about giving your time and undivided attention, doing everything you can to promote the service in your territory.

We want you to share our passion for Simply Stride, so that delivering the highest standards to our Striders isn’t ‘a chore’; it’s a matter of personal pride and enjoyment. But while we want you to take ownership, it’s important to know that if you need any support or advice, we’re right behind you.

All this is just the beginning.  We’ve got lots of exciting information to share with you about your business journey as a Stride Partner, Stride Coach or with us as a Franchise…

Which training package is right for you?

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Stride Franchise

Invest in a carefully planned, low-risk model with few overheads and highly realistic projections. With full support and exclusivity in your location.

Coming soon
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Stride Partner

The ideal choice if you’d like to build your own local Simply Stride business, on a full-time basis with flexible working hours.

Becoming a Stride Partner is the ideal choice if you’d like to build your own local Simply Stride business, as it works on a full-time basis with flexible working hours.

The flexibility continues, with options to deliver a wide variety of Stride sessions to individual and corporate Striders, and to recruit a team of coaches.  Over time, this could generate an annual income of around £75,000.

Stride Partner Earnings and Hours of Work:

(Figures are based on a fee of £40 per session, and 8 weeks’ holiday taken per year) 

  • £20,000 at the end of Year 1
  • Per week: 10 hours of coaching, 5 hours of marketing/PR activity
    based on your original and agreed business plan. These will cover items including session numbers and types, marketing/PR reach, and location.

Stride Partner Package Terms:

  • £2,500 contract and training fees
  • £175 monthly management fees, based on your business plan and level of support provided

Stride Partner Package Features:

  • Coaching, including practical training days and ongoing advice/mentoring
  • Marketing/PR, including website advertising space, inspirational marketing materials, and business launch advice
  • Business Development, including a training guide and the option of exclusive territory ownership
  • Business Operations, including advice and problem-solving, and a service contract to administer bookings and marketing activity
  • Senior Coach and Business Development training, with reference guides and practical training days
  • Reduced fees for training days, with opportunities to meet Simply Stride Alumni
  • 12 additional mentoring hours for marketing, business and operational development
  • Personalised marketing materials, including a branded email address and signature
  • An opportunity for exclusive territory access at zero cost
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Stride Coach

If you’d like to build your own team of Striders on a part-time basis, becoming a Stride Coach is the perfect entry into Stride.

If you’d like to build your own team of Striders on a part-time basis, becoming a Stride Coach is the ideal option.

With flexible working hours, you’ll have the opportunity to simply work part-time, or complement an existing business, as you deliver a wide variety of Stride sessions to individuals.  Over time, this could generate an annual income of £25,000.

Stride Coach Earnings and Hours of Work:

(Figures are based on a fee of £40 per session, and 8 weeks’ holiday taken per year)

  • Option to earn £10,000 at the end of Year 1
  • Per week: 6 hours of coaching, 3 hours of marketing/PR activity
    based on your original and agreed business plan. These will cover items including session numbers and types, marketing/PR reach, and location.

Stride Coach Package Terms:

  • £500 training fees
  • £125 monthly management fees, based on your business plan and level of support provided

Stride Coach Package Features:

  • Coaching, including practical training days and ongoing quality reviews/advice
  • Marketing/PR, including website advertising space and inspirational marketing materials
  • Business Operations, including set-up advice and problem-solving, and a service contract to administer bookings and marketing activity
  • Senior Coach and Business Development training, with reference guides and practical training days
Download our Training Brochure
Apply via our online Application form

Testimonials
Here’s what our happy clients had to say about our services!

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“I’m walking home from work more regularly now, and I’ve definitely felt a big difference in my general fitness. My back doesn’t give me the discomfort it once did. I go home on a high, my adrenaline pumping!”

Simon Last, Southchurch
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“I never expected to gain as much from the classes as I did. It was really nice to walk down the aisle knowing that my shoulders were not slumped, my bum wasn’t sticking out and my tummy was sucked in.”

Hayley Curno, Leigh-on-Sea
Simply Stride Walking Groups Essex

“I’ve never been one to walk and I’m not really an outdoor person. I just can’t believe how much I’m enjoying Stride, even when it rains! It’s brought such a change to my life as I feel fitter and much healthier. People have commented on how I look and I’ve dropped a dress size for the first time in ten years!”

Natalie Taylor, Thorpe Bay
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“I suffer from arthritis, osteoporosis and serious asthma. Any movement can be very painful and frustratingly debilitating. Karen’s professional, personal and gentle service gave me the knowledge to progress forward with confidence.”

Bob Craven, Thorpe Bay
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“Simply Stride taught me that there’s no such thing as a diet, you need to change the way you eat for life. As a result of changing my eating habits and regular Striding I’ve dropped a dress size and had to buy all new clothes (Yea!). I’m amazed and delighted!”

Caroline Monk, Thorpe Bay

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