Falls Prevention Instructor - Braintree

Fusion's Falls Prevention Instructors help our customers understand the importance of exercise to improve their health. As an Falls Prevention Instructor, you will complete pre and post programme assessments, lead and deliver exercise classes and ensure all participants individual needs and abilities are catered for in order for them to meet their objectives.

Other focuses will be your contribution to the attraction and retention of new and existing participants, and the development of the programme. You will also be responsible for the supervision and influencing of participants within your designated coaching area.

If you have a focus on teamwork, concern for accuracy and quality, drive for achievement and are self-confident with a positive approach to change, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Some of the main responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

• Work to procedures set out in the National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF)


• To establish and maintain good relationships with participants, motivating and encouraging participants on the Programme to adhere to a regular physical activity programme


• Carry out pre and post Programme assessments of participants and devise appropriate activity plans for each individua


• Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are complied with at all times


• Assist in the communication and promotion of the Programme's services


• Assist in the development of the Programme through innovative ideas


• Be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting and report defects as necessary


• Deal with complaints in a sensitive manner, promptly and politely in accordance with Fusion's guidelines


• Champion in role and take personal responsibility for all hygiene, health and safety policy and procedure relevant to position, while on shift, This job advertisement is not intended to serve as a full job description, and is therefore non-exhaustive. Upon securing an offer of employment, a copy of the job description will be made available to you. This may be amended from time to time, in-line with business requirements. You may also be required to carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Company.


Applicants who gain a 'conditional' job offer will be required to undertake appropriate checks and referencing before commencing employment. If the role you have been offered requires you to work with children or vulnerable adults or in an environment that deems necessary, the hiring manager will inform you if a DBS is applicable. If a DBS is undertaken your offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.


• Relevant professional qualification


• Experience of delivering classes in a comparable role


• CIMSPA membership is desirable, but not essential


We are passionate about delivering the best customer service and getting your community active. Every Fusion team member plays their part, working within a diverse and dynamic team in a fast paced environment.

Some of the non-contractual employee benefits we offer that you may be eligible to receive include:

• 22 days' holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)


• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme


• Free Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres


• Free Eye tests


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Industry Leading Training


If you are looking to start or further your career in leisure, within a dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you.