Postural Stability Instructor

Trafford Leisure; Stretford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Trafford Leisure is seeking a Postural Stability Instructor to support falls prevention services by delivering structured strength and balance programmes for older adults across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Urmston and Partington.

The role is initially casual with flexible hours and may develop into regular weekly delivery as the service grows. A Level 4 PSI qualification and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Level 4 PSI qualification.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Experience delivering falls prevention or strength and balance programmes.
• Knowledge of falls prevention principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage people with a range of abilities and health conditions.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Patient, empathetic and person-centred approach.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and engaging strength and balance sessions.
• Adapt exercises to individual needs and abilities.
• Monitor attendance, progress and outcomes.
• 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 ongoing monitoring and development of the service.

Skills

PSI Level 4

CPR Certification

Falls prevention experience

Communication skills

Motivation & engagement

Organisational & IT skills

Patient-centred approach

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 4 PSI qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Organisation Trafford Leisure Salary £32 per hour Location Trafford Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 27 November 2026 Job Description Trafford Leisure has an exciting opportunity for a Postural Stability Instructor to join the team.

Location: Across Trafford

Job Type: Casual / Freelance

Rate: £32 per hour

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.

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).