Exercise Referral Specialist -

£26000

Mytime Active, Beckenham, Greater London

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Conduct initial appointments and inductions on the Active Lifestyles Fresh Start and/or Heartsmart Exercise Referral scheme in accordance with national guidelines.

Plan, prescribe, implement, monitor and evaluate a suitable exercise programme and physical activity plan using either fixed gym equipment or a circuit class with appropriate equipment.

Appropriately progress the clients individualised exercise programme and technique, taking into account medical conditions/chronic diseases and progression/regression.

Complete client reviews at set intervals and record data using the Active Lifestyles monitoring paperwork and database in line with key performance indicators.

Complete all appropriate scheme administration and monitoring forms to ensure operating procedures are adhered to.

Motivate and encourage participants to adhere to regular physical activity and exercise programmes both at home and in Mytime Active leisure centres underpinned by theoretical application of behaviour change techniques.

Contribute to the development of the Exercise Referral scheme through feedback, support, and promotion.

Report to and liaise with the Exercise Referral Co-ordinator responsible for programme on scheme issues and cover requirements.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Exercise Referral Specialist to join our Active Lifestyles team. You will be required to deliver exercise and lifestyle intervention on our commissioned referral programmes across multiple sites. We currently have 9 hours available with the option of cover and potential increase of hours as the programme expands., Applicants must possess a Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification as recognised by REPs or CIMSPA.

This must be underpinned by a recognised level 2 industry qualification in exercise and fitness such as a Certificate in Gym Instruction or Exercise to Music.

In addition a Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation/ BACPR Phase IV qualification would be desirable

Current First Aid qualification including CPR and AED.

We are an independent social enterprise on a mission to improve wellbeing through our range of accessible services. These include golf, swimming, gyms, bowling, social and health programmes at 20 locations across Bromley, the Midlands and Hampshire. We reinvest our profits into the long-term wellbeing of our local communities, and to date we've helped hundreds of thousands of people to live a happier and healthier lifestyle.

In return you get to work for a great company with like-minded people with a competitive salary and benefits package including:

29 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Additional leave with length of service.