Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for Exercise Referral Specialists to join their team.
Location: Move Altrincham
Hours: Full Time – 39 hours per week
We are delighted to continue our exciting recruit campaign for our multi-million-pound investment for Move Altrincham.
The development of the new centre is well underway, including a state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa, a 25m swimming pool, 20m learner pool and a state-of-the-art gym and wellness space.
Who are we?
Trafford Leisure is a community interest company. We exist to benefit the Trafford community and we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable employer. We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, operating nine indoor facilities, one golf course and driving range and 31 outdoor football pitches, attracting over 2 million visits and employing a workforce of over 300 people. Our team support, guide and motivate people and communities to get healthy and be active and we want YOU to become part of this fantastic team.
The role:
Our centre-based team of Exercise Referral Specialists play a key role for people with long term health conditions and those who need additional support to become physically active.
You will be responsible for delivering our Physical Activity Referral Scheme, a 12-week programme supporting people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. You will conduct and co-ordinate appointments of referred customers, create personal programmes and offer ongoing guidance adapted to meet each customer’s health requirements. You will also track progress, maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and NHS standards, and assist in reporting programme effectiveness.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking an ambitious fitness instructor, with a passion for improving people’s health and wellbeing and a desire to help others change attitudes and behaviours, to take on this full-time role. Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification or show a commitment to working towards obtaining this certification.
The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.
What you can expect from us?
As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with;
- c£26,500 per annum
- A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
- Pension scheme
- 32 days holiday, raising incrementally to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including 8 bank holiday’s and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
- Company sick pay
- Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
- Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450a year
- Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300a year
- 24/7 access to a GP
- Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
- Employee Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150per year of healthcare costs
- Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
- Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI)
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process. If there is anything you need support you to apply for a position then please do get in touch at supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.
The Next Steps
We’re looking to appoint as soon as possible, so if this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t delay, apply TODAY by completing an application form and attaching your CV!
Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 24th February with interviews anticipated for w/c 10 March.
We do not accept speculative CV from Agencies and any CV’s received will be treated as a gift.