Healthy Lifestyles Instructor (2 Posts)

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Job Details and Requirements

North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

A vacancy for two full-time Healthy Lifestyles Instructors has arisen to join our brand new Clay Cross Active facility.

Our new Clay Cross Active facility will provide a place to be active, both physically and mentally. The new hub has been designed with the local community in mind and will provide activities to improve health, learning, development and social interaction.

Candidates must be exercise orientated, have a good understanding of a wide range of exercise activities and must hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification. Exercise Referral Instructor and Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor qualifications if not held are required to be undertaken and passed within 12 months.  Group exercise teaching or instructing experience would be an advantage.

A flexible approach is required as the successful candidate may be required to work at Dronfield Sports Centre, Killamarsh Active and Eckington Swimming Pool as service needs dictate.

The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure carried out by the DBS at the Enhanced Level.

To be successful you will need:

• NVQ level 2 Gym Instructor (or equivalent
• Exercise Referral Instructor qualification, e.g. Wright Foundation within 12 months
• BACR Cardiac Rehab Phase 4 qualification/ or gain qualification within 12 months of starting post.
• Good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of health and wellbeing activities
• Flexible approach to working patterns and hours to meet service needs and customer expectations

Experience working in Exercise by Referral Schemes & delivering fitness classes are also important.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer the following benefits: 

• Competitive salary 
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and a Christmas close down
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking
• Discounted leisure services

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Contact and Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Michael Price, Centre Manager on (01246) 217215 michael.price@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted. 

Applications close midnight on 20^th September 2024.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.