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Description
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. We are looking for an Exercise Referral (ER) Instructor to join our Health & Wellbeing team on a part time or casual basis.
As an ER Instructor, you will deliver a programme of exercise referral and physical activity for adults with long-term health conditions, disabilities or other needs. This role requires someone with a Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification with previous experience of planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity interventions.
Working Hours: Contracted to 4 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
* To deliver a range of specialist group exercise classes for specific long term health conditions such as Stroke Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, MS, COPD, Diabetes, Seated Exercise and Falls Prevention.
* To arrange and carry out consultations and create personal progressive programmes of exercise to meet the health needs of the individual.
* To obtain additional medical or other information when risk stratification requirements deem it necessary.
* To be responsible for the health and safety of clients attending the Exercise Referral scheme and to ensure staff, volunteers and clients are not exposed to undue risk.
* To support volunteers who assist with exercise referral classes.
* To advise the Exercise Referral Coordinator on issues relating to referrals, classes, the wellbeing of clients and new inclusive fitness equipment.
* To ensure that relevant safeguarding policy and procedures are followed to protect adults at risk.
* To attend any relevant training courses that are required to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification with experience in planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity interventions.
Pay
£14.89 per hour
Benefits
* Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
* Discounted childcare for permanent employees
* Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
* Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service, or 14.54% holiday pay for casual staff
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* On site parking
How to apply
CLOSING DATE: Friday 31 October 2025
TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
An inclusive workplace: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to ensure our culture reflects this commitment.
Accessibility: if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact recruitment@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
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