Healthy Communities Instructor

Places for People; Leiston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% bonus

Health membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Learning & development

Company pension

Healthcare cashback

Centre discounts

Shop discounts

Job summary

Places for People Group is a social enterprise focused on people and communities. At Places Leisure we create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, aiming to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We’re seeking a Qualified instructor to set up and manage Healthy Communities projects, deliver sessions, monitor impact and help tackle local health inequalities. Flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified instructor in relevant discipline to deliver sessions independently i.e. Gym level 3, NGB level 2 or higher. Exercise Referral Level 3 essential
• Experienced in planning, delivering and monitoring sessions.
• Passion for improving the health of the local community.
• Ability to use MS tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage Healthy Communities projects delivering measurable impact for the community in a local area.
• Deliver sessions (e.g., Exercise Referral, gym-based classes) per agreed parameters.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes in line with data protection protocols.

Skills

Gym Level 3

NGB Level 2

Exercise Referral Level 3

Session planning

MS tools

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role

• Set up and manage a range of sustainable Healthy Communities projects/programmes that deliver measurable impact for the community for a local contract area. With a focus on tackling health inequalities.
• Complete any monitoring and evaluation requested by line manager in line with current data protection protocols
• In line with relevant training / qualifications held, deliver specific Healthy community project/ programme, e.g. Exercise Referral, gym-based classes, falls prevention, according to the parameter discussed with line manager.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

• Qualified instructor in relevant in relevant discipline to deliver sessions independently i.e. Gym level 3, NGB level 2 or higher. Exercise Referral Level 3 essential
• Experienced in planning, delivering and monitoring sessions.
• Passion for improving the health of the local community.
• Ability to use MS tools.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• A 2% Bonus for all colleagues
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.