Volunteer Fitness Instructor

At Meadowfield Hospital we care for people with acute mental health problems whose current level of need requires them to be admitted to hospital.

We are looking for a qualified fitness instructor or sports coach to lead ward-based exercise sessions. The volunteer will co-facilitate the group alongside their OT team supervisor. The supervisor will be responsible overall for the group allowing the volunteer to focus on and lead the activity.

As a volunteer instructor, you will be responsible for providing graded instruction taking into account feedback from the OT team supervisor and service users, especially in regard to any physical limitations a person may have. You will be expected to be able to accommodate a range of physical abilities. The volunteer instructor will need to be able to communicate clearly and encouragingly to participants in the session and may be asked to help encourage participation beforehand.

Benefits

• Make a difference
• Be part of a community
• Take on a challenge.

Practical Considerations

• free onsite parking
• travel expenses will be paid.

Skills

• Qualification in fitness instruction and personal training or sports coaching.
• Experience of teaching outside of training for qualification is desirable
• To be willing to receive training any areas as appropriate to the volunteer role
• A willingness to abide by the Sussex Partnership volunteer guidelines, including rules on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding adults and children and manual handling
• An ability to relate well to people on a one to one basis and be sympathetic to others’ situations
• An ability to be patient and calm even in the face of difficult situations
• An ability to act on own initiative within the role description.

When do I need to be available?

Details	Able to commit reliably to at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of six months

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Where does this role take place?

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