Casual Community Health and Wellbeing Coach

The Role

We are looking for a Community Health and Wellbeing Coach on a casual basis to support the delivery of our physical fitness sessions and health interventions across the local community, including the London Boroughs of Islington, Camden, and Hackney.

Arsenal in the Community is dedicated to improving the lives of our local community through these programmes. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering these programmes with energy and commitment, including walking football sessions for people with long-term health conditions.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success. Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and offer a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. Our purpose is to act for a winning team, culture, and community by being courageous, championing our community and each other, and doing the right thing.

Your day-to-day

1. Deliver engaging programmes by planning and delivering health, fitness, and wellbeing interventions tailored to community needs.
2. Manage and organise equipment, ensuring safe and proper use, and checking facilities before use.
3. Maintain compliance with all health and safety, safeguarding, and emergency procedures.
4. Drive development through professional development and building supportive relationships with participants.
5. Adapt and deliver sessions suitable for individuals of varying abilities, backgrounds, and health conditions.
6. Take lead on administrative tasks like updating registers, consent, incident, and outcome records.
7. Uphold professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in health and wellbeing, with a background in nutrition and fitness, preferably in community settings.
• Valid certifications such as Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, FA Level 1 and 2, First Aid, and Safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse age groups.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and emergency procedures.
• An innovative approach to adapting exercises for different needs and medical conditions.
• A passion for health and wellbeing, with a commitment to professional development.

Our Values

Arsenal for Everyone promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging for all connected to the club.

Disability Confident Leader - We welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please indicate if you need adjustments during recruitment or are eligible for the Disability Confident Scheme. Your health information will not influence recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are dedicated to maintaining safe and inclusive environments for children, young people, and adults at risk. Successful candidates will undergo DBS and other background checks, appropriate to the role.