Places Leisure is part of the Places for People Group, we're changing lives by creating active places and healthier people for communities to thrive. As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, Places for People believes it's people who make a community, which is why we build homes, deliver services and create opportunities that help communities flourish.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. We're looking for individuals who share our values, do the right thing, support their communities and are motivated to grow. We apply the same philosophy to our colleagues as we do to our communities, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Here, you're more than just a colleague, you're part of our cause. Join a community that cares about you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As a Healthy Communities Instructor, you'll deliver engaging, dynamic and impactful health and wellbeing sessions that support people to lead healthier lives. You'll deliver specific community programmes in line with your qualifications and training, ensuring participants feel welcome, supported and encouraged throughout their journey.

You'll monitor participant progress, complete evaluation and reporting requirements in line with data protection standards and work closely with your manager to support individuals whose needs may fall outside programme parameters. You'll also promote high standards of safeguarding and health and safety, reporting any concerns appropriately and helping to create a positive experience for all participants.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant instructor qualification to independently deliver health, wellbeing or physical activity sessions
• Experience planning, delivering and monitoring structured sessions or programmes
• Experience supporting participants in a community, health, leisure or wellbeing environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and digital systems
• Experience completing monitoring, evaluation or programme reporting activities

More about you

You're passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of local communities and enjoy helping people achieve positive outcomes. You'll bring energy and enthusiasm to every session, creating an inclusive environment where participants feel supported and motivated to take part.

You'll be organised and proactive, with the ability to manage programme administration and monitor participant progress. A track record of delivering engaging community-based health programmes and additional qualifications across a range of disciplines would be beneficial. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Benefits (casual roles will vary)

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.