Health and Wellbeing Coach - MAN v FAT Canvey Island

Thrive Tribe; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthy lifestyle service provider is seeking a dedicated MAN v FAT Club Coach to support players in their weight loss journey. This role focuses on motivating and facilitating healthy lifestyle changes rather than traditional football coaching. You will be instrumental in creating a supportive environment, managing sessions efficiently, and handling administrative tasks. If you are passionate about helping others improve their health and well-being, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying the perks of free membership and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and an understanding of weight loss.
• Current First Aid qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate players to make healthy lifestyle changes.
• Facilitate safe and effective sessions while managing league-related tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Weight Loss

Computer Proficiency

First Aid Qualification

Transport Access

Education

First Aid Qualification

Job description

MAN v FAT Football provides 14-week, small-sided football leagues exclusively designed to support overweight men in improving their physical and mental health. Launched in 2016 by male weight loss specialists, MAN v FAT appeals to men who love football and hate being fat!

What makes these clubs unique is that the coach weighs each player before their game. Players earn bonus goals for their weight loss, so the league is decided not only on points won but pounds lost.

The clubs have been hugely successful, with players losing hundreds of thousands of lbs since the programme launched in January 2016. This success has led to the FA and Sport England endorsing our work and supporting the programme. We now have over 150 clubs across the UK!

We’re looking for a dedicated MAN v FAT Club Coach to support the players and ensure the smooth running and high performance of our club based at Canvey Island (Fridays, from 6:30 – 8:00pm). The role would suit an individual who shares our passion for supporting men in making health and lifestyle improvements in order to lose weight.

Please note: this role does not involve training the players on the pitch or instructing exercise of any kind; this is not a football coaching role. This position is about supporting and motivating players to make healthy lifestyle changes, facilitating a safe and effective session, and completing league-related admin tasks.

About you...

We are looking for a team player who puts their heart into their work. We hire based on attitude over traditional skills and experience, so if you feel you are right for the job, we would love to hear from you! This role is for you if:

• You’re well organized and can manage time effectively
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have an understanding (or first-hand experience!) of weight loss
• You’re confident using a computer (this role includes some online data entry and will require you to have your own device)
• You have a current First Aid qualification (essential)
• You have access to your own transport (equipment will need transporting to and from sessions - full training and equipment is provided to fulfill the role!)

Perks...

Every person makes MAN v FAT the incredible place it is to work and play together. We offer you:

• Free membership to a MAN v FAT Football Club!
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programmes, such as MAN v FAT x JAAQ (our digital Mental Health and Wellbeing platform) and The MAN v FAT Virtual Gym
• Access to professional development opportunities such as First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
• Access to hundreds of training courses via ELFH and Thrive Tribe Knowledge

Contract: This is a sessional (3 hours per week) role with potential to expand as the club grows.

Salary: £15 - £20 p/h

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Monday 20th January 2025.

Applicants will be contacted to outline the next stages of the process. Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 24th January 2025, online via Microsoft Teams.

Location: This job is based in Canvey Island. Please only apply if you are able to deliver weekly sessions in Canvey Island, Essex.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to have the right to work in the UK.

Learn more about MAN v FAT: www.manvfatfootball.org

Got a question? Contact Dan Church, Regional Manager on 07535698859

We believe that every person has the right to thrive at work, which is why we are committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate. Should you require any specific accommodations in the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

MAN v FAT is brought to you by Thrive Tribe, a healthy lifestyle service provider.