Physical Activity Consultant

£18,870 - £20,541 per annum

NJC Scale 4

37 hours per week

Telford and Wrekin Leisure Services are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 qualified fitness instructor (please see Person Specifications for specific qualifications required)to support the delivery of a number of fitness and physical activity initiatives.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a number of fitness and physical activity initiatives across the borough which incorporate community based exercise opportunities for clients of low and/or medium risk as part of a local chronic disease pathway. The post holder will support individuals in learning how to make better health choices and in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes.

• Gym Instructor level 3 (or equivalent)
• GP Referral Qualification
• Group Teaching qualification (e.g. circuits/exercise to music)
• Member of the Register of Exercise professionals
• First Aid Qualification (or to be obtained within 6 months)

The post holder will need to have the following.

• Confidence and competence in delivering exercise programmes/classes for special populations
• To be committed to customer care and to providing an efficient and effective quality service
• Possess good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to talk to customers face to face, on the telephone and in writing
• Be able to work with own initiative and work in a team environment by developing effective and constructive working relationships with colleagues
• Work under pressure and have good organisational skills to manage workload effectively
• Ability to monitor and interpret usage information and trends.
• Understanding of Health and Safety within the Health and Fitness Environment
• Has a good knowledge of services available across all Health and Fitness facilities
• An understanding of Anatomy and Physiology
• Has a good knowledge of services available within the local community

For further information on the role please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position.  Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.

 

We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.

 

Sorry but CVs will not be accepted.

 

 

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