Job Description

JD Specialist Health Instructor.pdf



Specialist Health Instructor JD.pdf






Are you passionate about helping people with health conditions lead healthier, more active lives? Are you ready to take the next step in your career by delivering life-changing community programmes?



We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Health Instructor (Level 4) to join our Active Communities team, delivering on our Falls Prevention and Long Term Conditions programmes across Edinburgh Leisure venues.

In this role, you will:

Deliver specialist health classes which are engaging, safe, and tailored to your participants' needs to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles. Plan and prepare sessions, designing targeted exercise programmes and setting up spaces to support effective and enjoyable delivery. Provide ongoing support to high-risk participants, maintaining regular contact to encourage session attendance and tracking participant progress through pre- and post-assessments and questionnaires. Motivate and inspire participants to get active, stay active, and take control of their health and well-being. Create an inclusive, welcoming environment where participants feel empowered to pursue their personal health and well-being goals.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A CIMSPA-endorsed Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) qualification. Experience in delivering specialist physical activity sessions to diverse groups, adapting to a range of abilities and health conditions. Strong motivational and communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathise, and tailor your approach to individual needs. Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify barriers to participation and recommend supportive solutions. A creative, patient, and dependable approach, with a commitment to providing outstanding participant experiences. A full driving licence (desirable) to support delivery across multiple Edinburgh Leisure venues.

We offer one of the best rewards packages in the industry:

FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools Opportunities for training, career growth and development Generous holiday allowance Cycle-to-work scheme Paid sick leave Company pension Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Closing date - 11

th

of May 2025

Assessment date - 20

th

of May 2025

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.



Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450