Volunteer Health & Wellbeing Leader (Qualified)

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about physical activity and community wellbeing.

Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities to boost overall health and wellbeing.

You will play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles by delivering fun, inclusive, and accessible physical activity sessions for people of all ages and abilities.

We would welcome qualified instructors from a range of activities such as:

·      Boxercise

·      Yoga

·      Pilates

·      Dance

·      Football

·      Basketball

·      Circuit Classes

·      Supported Gym workouts

However if you have another sport or activity that you would like to offer our residents, please get in touch!

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to inspire and mentor vulnerable residents, contributing to their health and personal growth. Your commitment to excellence in coaching and resident engagement will not only enhance your professional skills but also make a significant impact on the community. 

You will :

·      Plan and lead, safe, engaging fitness sessions for small groups of residents

·      Adapt exercises to suit varying levels of mobility, ability, and health conditions.

·      Monitor participants' safety and wellbeing during sessions.

·      Encourage participation and build confidence through motivation and support.

·      Log attendance and feedback as required.

·      Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment protocols.

Skills required:

·      Recognised Fitness Qualification, Exercise Class Qualification or Sports Qualification, recognised in the UK 

What we will provide:

·      Access to communal garden area and nearby fields for outdoor activities

·      Access to a small internal gym (bench, weights, exercise equipment)

·      You will be required to undertake mandatory e-learning and a menu of optional training will be made available

·      Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager

·      Travel expenses reimbursed (if applicable).

·      Access to events, networking, and training and development opportunities.

Please note, you will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will need details of 2 x referees.