Sports Instructor

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable fitness instructor to lead physical activity delivery for patients, provide gym access, run sport sessions in the hospital facilities, and collaborate with ward Occupational Therapists to widen pathways from hospital to community activity.

You will hold a Level 2 fitness or gym instructor qualification, plus sport/exercise coaching knowledge and GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Level 2 fitness or gym instructor qualification is required.
• GCSE/GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Knowledge of a range of sporting activities.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of physical activity and safe access to the gym.
• Develop pathways from hospital settings into community activity.
• Educate and supervise staff in supervising gym programmes.
• Be a team member contributing to the activity and treatment programme.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate the physical activity offered.

Skills

Motivating others

Team player

Good communication

Negotiation skills

Independent worker

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 fitness or gym instructor qualification

GCSE in Maths and English

Sport/exercise coaching qualification

Job description

Interventions will include supporting patients with increasing their physical activity using the onsite gym and sports hall and community resources., To provide gym access, sports hall and deliver a range of physical activity and sports to the patients.

To lead on the provision of physical activity and safe access to the gym under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapists.

To develop opportunity for pathways from the hospital setting into mainstream physical activity and sporting opportunity.

To educate and supervise support staff in supervising the use of the hospital gym equipment and gym programmes devised by the sports instructor.

To be a team member contributing to the overall activity and treatment programme delivered to service users.

To develop, deliver and evaluate the physical activity that is offered.

You will have a Level 2 fitness or gym instructor qualification. qualifications in sport/exercise coaching plus GCSE/ GCE or equivalent in Maths and English. Having knowledge of a range of sporting activities.

You will be a team player and have skills in motivating others and experience in working with individuals with mental health needs.

You will need to have good communication and negotiation skills, you will have experience of group and individual planning and delivery and be able to work independently and be highly adaptable.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment