Job Description

Physical Training Instructor - DACI Gymnasium

UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week (Possible shift pattern, 8am - 4pm or 10am - 6pm)

24,433.27 per annum plus benefits

Serco is contracted to provide Total Facilities Management to the Defence Academy of the UK (DA). This prestigious establishment is responsible for post-graduate education and most of the command, staff, leadership, Defence management, acquisition, and technology training for members of the UK Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants. Serco supports the DA as the MOD's primary link with UK universities and international military educational institutions.


Serco have an exciting new role as a Physical Training Instructor. The role is Responsible to the Station Commanding Officer, through the reporting chain, for the delivery of safe Physical and Recreational Training in accordance with Shrivenham Station Standing Instructions 307 and 308 and all relevant Shrivenham Station Standing Orders and Joint Service (where applicable) Physical and Recreational Training Policies.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

Implement and deliver the Physical Training Programme as directed by the MOD Physical Training Manager to all military personnel. Guide and advise all British Military personnel in accordance with the individuals Service fitness assessments, tests and standards as applicable. Supervise and coach sports and adventurous training as directed and qualified. Assist in the conduct of military Physical Fitness Assessments and Tests as directed and within the protocols of each assessment or test depending on service and input of results onto relevant databases and the referral of failures. Conduct inductions for all users, military and civilian within the guidelines of the Athletics Union, Health and Safety and Station Gymnasium Standing Instructions.

What you need to do the job:

A minimum Level 2 REPs Gymnasium Instructor with Circuit and running training qualifications. IT Literate. Current recognised first aid certificate. Fitness training and sports coaching qualifications Familiar with military discipline and ethos would be an advantage. Indoor Cycling Instructor qualification (Desirable). Be willing to undertake and pass within three months if successful.


The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

Free, secure onsite parking. Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs). Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums. Site also has a heated outdoor swimming pool (open May-Sep). 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa 375). Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons. Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

What we offer:

Salary:

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Pension:

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Holidays:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development:

We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Wellbeing:

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts:

Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

ShareSave scheme:

Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period

Employee networks:

Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community

Charity:

Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.


Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.



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