We are recruiting an Active Communities Instructor to deliver safe, enjoyable, and engaging exercise classes within our Active Communities team. You will provide participants with encouragement, support, and guidance to help them work toward and achieve their fitness goals. As part of the outreach programme this role will be located around various locations around Tonbridge and Malling.
In this role, you will deliver 12-week structured programmes focusing on progressive balance and strength sessions designed to improve stability, coordination, body strength, and overall functional fitness. Sessions will also include falls prevention education, offering practical advice and signposting to local health services where appropriate.
We are looking for someone who can confidently lead inclusive, motivating sessions and who is passionate about promoting the physical, mental, and social benefits of exercise across the community.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of Level 2 Exercise to Music, Fitness Instructor or Group Exercise qualification.
* Experience delivering exercise or sports sessions, specifically for older adults.
* Ideally, experience in falls prevention and chair-based exercise.
* Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to adapt sessions for different needs and abilities.
Additional desirable qualifications include Level 3 Exercise Referral, Postural Stability and Falls Prevention training, and First Aid.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Active Communities Instructor
RESPONSIBLE
To
Active Communities Delivery Lead
For
N/A
LOCATION
Site/Outreach
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
To deliver safe, enjoyable, and engaging exercise classes that provide participants with encouragement, support, and guidance, helping them work toward and achieve their fitness goals.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
* To lead fun, engaging and inclusive activity, which increases participation in the community.
* Promote the positive physical, mental, and social health benefits of exercise for all demographics.
* To ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of you and other persons, and to comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the Trust.
* Planning and conducting fun, safe and effective exercise classes
* Explaining exercises and demonstrating how to perform them correctly
* Designing exercise routines and classes to suit all ages, abilities and needs
* Helping course participants during exercise routines and workouts and checking they are performing exercises correctly
* Evaluating class content and modifying it where necessary
* Checking to ensure that exercises and equipment are performed/used safely
* Encouraging participants to lead an active, healthy lifestyle
* Providing first aid, where necessary
* Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
* To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, levels and purpose of this job description
* To adhere to the Trust's policies and procedures
* To ensure that participants are properly supervised throughout the sessions, especially when using equipment, and to ensure their safety during the sessions.
Job descriptions will be subject to review on an annual basis subject to corporate priorities
This job description is not intended to exclude any task, which the post holder might reasonably be required to undertake.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Active Communities Instructor
ATTRIBUTE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
* Sports coaching Qualification or Level 2 and/or Level 3 Exercise to Music, Gym or Group Exercise qualifications
* Level 3 Exercise Referral
* IDTA Dance Teacher Associates
* Postural Stability and Falls Prevention training
* Inclusive activity and chair-based exercise qualifications
* First Aid qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of delivering exercise or sports sessions
* Ability to design exercise or sports classes
* Ability to adapt classes to suit the needs of the individuals.
* Awareness and understanding of safeguarding practice and policy
* Experience of delivering exercise sessions for older adults
* Experience of falls prevention and chair-based exercise
* Practical and theoretical knowledge of sports and/or exercise
* Ability to assess a participant's level of physical fitness and potential
Skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with a diverse range of people
* Must be able to deliver a high level of customer care
* Have excellent time keeping and organisational skills
Attributes
* The ability to connect and inspire with members to achieve their fitness goals
* Have high levels of energy, enthusiasm and dynamism
* Confident and friendly manner
* Smart and presentable appearance
* Self-motivated
* Patience and resilience
* Professionalism and motivation
* Negotiation and discretion
* Ability to work on own initiative, and in support of colleagues working in a team
IT Skills
* Good computer skills including Word and Outlook
* Experience of using basic software programs
Other
* To be able to work variable shifts including evenings and weekends
* Flexibility to work at sites and other locations as required
* Keen interest in the leisure industry
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may be required
* Clean driving licence, own transport and appropriate vehicle insurance cover to enable travel to and between sites as required
Candidates should read this specification carefully before completing their application form. These criteria are used in reviewing submitted application forms as a core part of the selection process.