Community Sports and Wellbeing Instructor

One YMCA; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity focused on health and wellbeing is seeking a Community Sports and Wellbeing Instructor to support residents in housing accommodation. The role involves delivering engaging sports sessions, fostering confidence, and building resilience through physical activity. You will collaborate with support workers and community partners to enhance the wellbeing of residents. This part-time position can offer up to 22.5 hours per week across High Wycombe and Watford sites.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

EAP & Doctorline

Rewards & Discounts

Birthday and Wellbeing day off

Leave & Support

Career Pathway

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to inspire residents from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun and engaging sports sessions.
• Support residents in building resilience through physical activity.
• Collaborate with support workers to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in delivering sports or exercise sessions

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of health and wellbeing benefits

Inclusivity in approach

Job description

Overview

Project Resilience is One YMCA’s award‑winning Health and Wellbeing Project which brings sports and exercise to the heart of housing accommodation sites. We take a client‑centric approach supporting our residents who have faced homelessness and rough sleeping to engage in physical activity to improve their mental and physical health. Our aim is to engage as many and as diverse a range of residents as we can, breaking down barriers through our in‑house class timetable and engaging with community partners to open opportunities and pathways for our residents. This is part of One YMCA’s overall mission to break the cycle of homelessness.

The Role

As a Community Sports and Wellbeing Instructor (internally known as a Project Resilience Worker), you will complement the work of support and complex needs workers by bringing exercise and physical activity to our accommodation sites and showing people the powerful tool it can be in building resilience and increasing wellbeing. The role is part‑time (up to 22.5 hours per week), with the possibility of full‑time hours across our Watford and High Wycombe sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, inclusive and engaging sports and exercise sessions within our housing accommodation sites.
• Support residents who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping to build confidence, resilience and healthier lifestyles through physical activity.
• Work closely with support and complex needs workers to complement residents’ overall wellbeing plans.
• Develop and run an in‑house timetable of classes tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Build strong relationships with community partners to widen opportunities and create pathways for residents into local activities, clubs and initiatives.
• Actively encourage and inspire residents from all backgrounds to overcome barriers and take part in exercise.
• Promote the benefits of sport and physical activity as powerful tools for improving both mental and physical health.
• Help One YMCA achieve its mission to break the cycle of homelessness through innovative health and wellbeing programmes.

Working Pattern

Part‑time up to 22.5 hours per week. Specific days and hours to be agreed at interview.

Additional Information

Visa and Right to Work – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Criminal Disclosure – This position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, conducted once a conditional offer is made.

Previous applications for a similar role within the last six months that were not successful will be considered only if you feel your experience has developed further.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan – Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
• EAP & Doctorline – Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical, legal and domestic issues.
• Rewards & Discounts – Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & discounts on gym memberships.
• Birthday and Wellbeing day off – One additional leave day for every year of service up to 5 days.
• Leave & Support – Support for your child IVF treatment and through challenging times.
• Career Pathway – Training & development with a clear pathway for you to grow.