Sports Instructor in Carlton

In line with the Equality Act 2010 there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to appoint a Male to this post on the grounds of decency or privacy and the provision of personal services.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sports Instructor to deliver sports/physical activity at The Wells Road Centre. The role involves working across all five wards (Mental Illness, Women\’s services, Intellectual Disability, etc.) at The Wells Road Centre, Mapperley, Nottingham. You will deliver group and individual sessions, use the onsite gym and sports hall, and support patients in increasing their physical activity. You will also provide access to the gym, deliver a range of sports, and lead the provision of physical activity and safe gym access under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities for pathways from the hospital setting into mainstream physical activity and sporting opportunity
• Educate and supervise unqualified staff in supervising use of hospital gym equipment and gym programmes devised by the sports instructor
• Contribute to the overall activity and treatment programme delivered to service users within The Wells Road Centre
• Develop, deliver and evaluate the physical activity offered across all five wards
• Engage in group and individual session planning and delivery

Qualifications

• Level 2 fitness or gym instructor qualification. Qualifications in sport/exercise coaching plus GCSE/GCE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Knowledge of a range of sporting activities
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs
• Good communication, negotiation, and motivation skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances

About the Organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, from more than 200 sites. We offer a variety of employee‑led networks and invest in the health and wellbeing of colleagues. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and achieving net‑zero commitment.

As a statutory equality employer, we provide equal opportunity to all candidates, except where a Genuine Occupational Requirement exists.