Exercise Facilitator

Our service plays an important role in supporting patients from the inpatient rehabilitation wards, individuals under MSK Outpatient services, those continuing with falls-prevention programmes, as well as hospital staff and the general public. This creates a varied, rewarding working environment where exercise support contributes to rehabilitation, wellbeing and community health.
We are seeking enthusiastic Exercise Facilitator/ Fitness Instructors/ Personal Trainer with strong communication skills and experience working in a gym or exercise-led environment. The role includes delivering safe and supervised sessions, supporting user inductions, assisting with progression of exercise programmes, and contributing to the day-to-day running of a busy rehabilitation-focused facility., The purpose of the Exercise Facilitator is to co-ordinate the running of the Bader gym and supervise the 3 Fitness Instructors as well as assessing clients' fitness needs and design suitable exercise programmes for them. You will oversee the daily running of the Bader gym; advise clients regarding the use of the equipment; monitor and ensure safe practice in the use of the facilities and be involved with running group exercise classes.

This position is well-suited to individuals with Level 2/3 fitness industry qualifications and practical experience in exercise instruction. While you will work closely with clinical teams, this is not a physiotherapy or clinically banded post, but rather an opportunity for those passionate about inclusive exercise, functional fitness, and supporting diverse user groups., The successful candidate will have a recognised gym instructor qualification with significant experience within a gym environment; have excellent communication skills and a professional manner. You will have patience and understanding of the needs of others and enjoy working with a variety of people including disabled users.
If you want to make a positive impact through accessible, supportive exercise delivery and enjoy working in a community-centred gym environment, we welcome your application.
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The Bader gym team is an established team comprised of 1 full time and 2 part time fitness instructors.
The gym is open Mon - Fri from 8am - 5pm and offers exercise provision to a range of clients as well as patients being treated within the rehabilitation wards in the hospital.
It also offers free access to staff as part of the health and well being initiatives of the trust for its staff