Lead Fitness Instructor

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Fitness Instructor to join our Fitness and Wellbeing team based at the Old Chapel Gym, on the Countess of Chester Health Park site.

You will be passionate about improving the physical health and wellbeing of vulnerable people. You will be able to communicate with people from all walks of life and be able to motivate and empower others using a collaborative and supportive approach.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills and be committed to continuous service improvement and team working.

This is a permanent part-time post for 22 hours per week Monday to Thursday.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 23rd December and the proposed interview date is 12th January

Main duties of the job

This post holder will be coordinating and maintaining our well resourced gym, “The Old Chapel” including ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for all gym users. The post holder will be leading the day to day running of the service, and overseeing Fitness Instructors and volunteers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!