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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Patient, sensitive, flexible and adaptable approach to the understanding of, and working with the differing needs of the service users
- Other
Physically able to assist in moving and positioning people and equipment
- Other
Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver quality service to people from different backgrounds by including and embracing their varied needs
- Other
Professional demeanour and behaviour reflective of trust values.
- Other
Able to comply with trust policies
- Knowledge
Knowledge of fitness equipment and ability to demonstrate advanced exercise prescription skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy including main muscle and joints
- Knowledge
Knowledge of health and safety policies
- Experience
Experience in the Leisure industry or a gym with organising and teaching a variety of exercise and movement related activities
- Experience
Experience of screening clients, and designing individual and group-based exercise programmes
- Experience
Knowledge of fitness equipment and ability to demonstrate exercise prescription skills
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience
Delivering individualised rehabilitation and adapting exercise and communication to different client needs
- Education/Qualifications
Recognised qualification demonstrating ability to instruct, direct or guide exercise prescription and progression (e.g Sports science, Fitness instructor level 2 /personal trainer level 3)
- Education/Qualifications
Level 3 in Exercise Referral (or working towards)
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Excellent organisational skills
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communication.
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Able to risk assess and ensure safety of service users, taking appropriate actions to report and mitigate against risk.
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Ability to reflect and use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance.
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Ability to manage own time and own workload with willingness to work flexibly and be self- motivated.
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of a range of manual handling techniques
- Knowledge
Basic understanding of proper and safe use of wheelchairs
- Experience
Experience of teaching and supervising others
- Experience
Working in a diverse community.
- Experience
Disability awareness
- Experience
Previous experience working within the NHS in similar roles
- Education/Qualifications
Registration with relevant registered body e. g CISMPA /ACSM ECDL
- Education/Qualifications
Certificate in group training or circuit training
- Education/Qualifications
NVQ 3 or Foundation degree
- Education/Qualifications
Any relevant Level 4 qualification eg Cancer Rehabilitation, Postural Stability Instructor etc
- Skills/ Abilities/ attributes
Good IT skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.
Job overview
To provide personalised exercise programmes to clients of differing ability and ensuring their safe and competent use of the gymnasium equipment and facilities
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will:
- Be responsible for induction sessions for new gym members
- Plan individual and group fitness programmes and activities.
- Assist the Senior fitness instructor and other staff in the running of the weekly timetable for the gym
- Ensure a safe environment for service users and staff though regular inspections of the facilities, gym and equipment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Exercise Facilitator with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Facilitator role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 pa pro-rata incl HCAS (inner). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.
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