Job Description
Health Coach (Healthy Communities Lead)
Hours: 32 hours per week
Location: Meridian* Centre, Havant*
Salary: Up to £22,737.00
We have a fantastic and brand-new opportunity for a Health Coach to join us on our exciting journey as we transform our business from Good to Great.
In this role you will be working with a variety of people from all backgrounds both in our leisure centres and within the local community to engage them in physical activity. Part of this role will be managing referrals to support people with health conditions by designing and prescribing physical activity programmes. This will involve motivational interviewing to overcome barriers and support in goal setting to achieve improved quality of life. This role will also deliver a range of activities to a variety of user groups ensuring all needs are identified, considered, and met to help increase physical activity levels in the community. If you are a qualified Gym Instructor with an exercise referral qualification and a passion for supporting people we would love to hear from you!
Why Join the Horizon team?
Well, one thing we can tell you for sure is that you won't regret it, in fact it just might be the best decision you make!!
If you are passionate, respectful of others, innovative, dynamic and want to work for a business that empowers colleagues to be the best version of themselves, then this may be the perfect job for you!
We know our colleagues are the secret to our success and what sets us apart from competitors. We value all our colleagues and recognise and acknowledge their contributions. We offer a competitive salary, fantastic reward and recognition schemes, lots of training, development, and progression opportunities, a wealth of wellbeing initiatives and an amazing fun workplace culture.
Want to know a bit more about our business?
Were an extremely successful leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville and Havant. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives. How are we doing this? By providing outstanding facilities that are accessible and welcoming to everyone with a fun friendly team that are motivated and engaged.
Our ideal candidate!
The ideal person will be passionate and people focused. We are looking for a qualified Gym Instructor with an exercise referral qualification and a passion for supporting people in the local community.
What does the role involve?
- Deliver a variety of physical activity sessions in the community.
- Deliver health checks in the community and offer advice and guidance.
- Manage and build relationships in collaboration with other services in the areas.
- To maintain the safety and wellbeing of customers.
- To record accurate data and report on projects progress and KPI's.
- Follow key principles within the community health and well being strategy to improve the health of the local community.
- Utilise preventive strategies to improve the health of individuals through education and support.
- Support people to overcome personal barriers when it comes to behaviour change.
Experience:
- Working with minority groups
- Delivering physical activity sessions
- Managing exercise referrals and delivering positive outcomes
- Coaching and motivational interviewing
- Working with people of all levels of ability, personalities, and backgrounds
- Leading groups of individuals and keeping individuals engaged
Qualifications (Essential) :
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification (or willing to work towards)
Qualifications (Desirable) :
- Level 4 qualifications in Cancer and Exercise rehabilitation
- Level 4 Certificate in exercise training for chronic respiratory disease
- Level 4 Cardiac Phase IV Rehabilitation
- Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
- Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
- Level 4 Specialist Postural Stability Instructor in The Prevention of Falls Qualification
- Level 4 Exercise and Fitness Training after Stroke Instructor
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- MECC training
- ESCAPE-Pain Training
- INWA Nordic Walking Instructor
Skills and competencies:
- Self-motivated, driven and able to use their initiative.
- Ability to work with all levels of ability, personalities and backgrounds.
- Be confident in leader groups of individuals and keeping individuals engaged.
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of mental health and how it can impact people.
- Have a good knowledge of the key principles affecting health and wellbeing.
- Good interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good teamworking skills and the ability to lead and motivate individuals.
- Energy and resilience.
- Flexibility and multi-tasking skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Creative thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
What you can expect from us:
- A comprehensive onboarding and training programme; you dont need to have worked in the leisure industry before.
- Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
- Variety; no two days is the same!
- An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.
Benefits:
- Free use of our award-winning gyms and access to exercise classes
- Employee discount and wellbeing platform
- Employee Assistance Programme - support for when you need it most
- Internal recognition schemes
- 22 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
- An extra day off for your birthday; a gift from us to you!
- Discounted summer kids clubs
- Opportunities for training, development and progression
- Free onsite parking
- Hybrid and family friendly policies
- Generous company sick pay scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Smart Health benefit
- And much more....
Interview Process:
The recruiting manager will review your CV and if shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview where we will evaluate your suitability for the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £22,737.00 per year