Football Health and Wellbeing Coach

Thrive Tribe; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing service provider seeks a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coach in Hastings. You will support players in making health and lifestyle improvements, focusing on motivation and administration rather than physical training. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with flexibility and a desire to help men in their weight loss journey. This position offers competitive pay and personal development opportunities in a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Free membership to another MAN v FAT club

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Understanding of weight loss is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate players for healthy lifestyle changes.
• Facilitate safe and effective sessions.
• Complete league-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Understanding of weight loss

Computer literacy

First Aid qualification

Transport access

Job description

Overview

MAN v FAT provide year‑round men’s weight loss and wellbeing communities in the form of Football & Rugby clubs. They’re exclusively designed for men with a BMI of 27.5 and above.

Launched in 2016 by male weight loss specialists, MAN v FAT appeals to men who love football or rugby 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 has led to the FA and Sport England endorsing our work and supporting the programme. We now have over 160 clubs across the UK.

Check out our appearance on BBC Breakfast here!

Role

We’re looking for a dedicated MAN v FAT Health and Wellbeing Coach to support the players and ensure the smooth running and high performance of our club based at St Leonards Academy, Hastings, TN38 8HH (Friday's, from 8 – 9pm). 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

More than anything, we are looking for a team player who puts their heart in to 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! Need more reasons to apply? This role is for you if;

• You’re well organised 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 or must be willing to undertake a First Aid course prior to starting
• You have access to your own transport (equipment will need transporting to and from sessions – full training and equipment is provided to fulfil the role!)

Perks

• A free membership for you or a partner to another MAN v FAT Football or Rugby club
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programmes, such as JAAQ (our digital Mental Health and Wellbeing platform) and access to Nutracheck (The Nutrition tracking app)
• Access to professional development opportunities such as First Aid and Mental Health First Aid

Contract

Competitive rate of pay and being part of the UK’s largest male only weight loss community. This is a sessional 2.5 hour a week role with potential to expand as the clubs grow.

Hours

Hours are split between face‑to‑face player support, delivering player weigh ins (this will always take place on a Friday – please only submit an application if you are available to work at this time) and completing club‑related admin throughout the week.

Salary

Salary: £17 – £22 per hour

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is February 19th. We reserve the right to close applications when we have received a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

To apply

Please attach your CV and a covering letter detailing why you would like the position, your relevant skills and experience and any current First Aid qualifications.

Applicants will be contacted to outline the next stages of the process. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing February 23rd and will be online via Teams.

Location

This particular club runs from St Leonards Academy, Hastings, TN38 8HH – Friday 18:30 – 20:00. Please note, the successful applicant will be required to have the right to work in the UK.

Find out more

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

Got a question?

Contact Karl White, Public Health Contracts Manager on [e-mail]

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.