Healthy Lifestyles Instructor

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.

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