Postural Stability Instructor

Trafford Leisure; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Trafford Leisure is looking for a Postural Stability Instructor to deliver falls prevention sessions across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Urmston and Partington. The role offers flexible casual hours and opportunities to develop as the service grows.

You will run structured strength and balance programmes for older adults, adapt exercises, monitor progress and maintain participant records, with safeguarding procedures and DBS checks in place.

Qualifications

• Level 4 PSI qualification.
• CPR certification.
• Experience delivering falls prevention or community exercise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate people with a range of abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging strength and balance sessions.
• Adapt exercises to meet individual needs.
• Monitor attendance, progress and outcomes.
• Maintain participant records and assessment information.

Skills

PSI Level 4

CPR certification

Falls prevention experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Trafford Leisure has an exciting opportunity for a Postural Stability Instructor to join the team.

About Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure is a community-focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Location: Across Trafford

Job Type: Casual / Freelance

Rate: £32 per hour

About the Role

As a Postural Stability Instructor, you will support the delivery of Trafford Leisure’s Falls Prevention Service by delivering structured strength and balance programmes for older adults and individuals at risk of falls.

You will help participants improve their mobility, confidence and independence, whilst encouraging ongoing participation in physical activity within their local communities.

The role will involve travelling to deliver sessions across Trafford, including our sites and community venues in Altrincham, Sale, Urmston and Partington.

Initially offered on a casual basis with flexible working hours, this opportunity may develop into regular weekly delivery as the service continues to grow.

As a Postural Stability Instructor, you’ll:

• Deliver safe, effective and engaging strength and balance exercise sessions.
• Adapt exercises to meet the individual needs and abilities of participants.
• Monitor attendance, progress and outcomes throughout the programme.
• Maintain accurate participant records and assessment information.
• Support participants to improve confidence, mobility and independence.
• Encourage continued participation in physical activity through signposting and onward referral.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, health professionals and community partners.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and service procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and development of the service.

As a Postural Stability Instructor, you will have:

• A recognised Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) qualification.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Experience delivering falls prevention, strength and balance, or community exercise programmes.
• Knowledge of falls prevention principles and progressive strength and balance exercise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage people with a range of abilities and health conditions.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• A patient, empathetic and person-centred approach.
• A commitment to safe, inclusive and high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

• Public Liability Insurance.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness for Trafford Leisure to arrange this).

Closing Date

27 th November 2026

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.