Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Leisure & Wellbeing Assistant

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Job summary

Are you leisure and fitness qualified instructor experienced in delivering a broad range of exercise and fitness classes? If yes, this role would be perfect for you. You will work in Oasis Centre a bespoke, purpose-built wellbeing centre within the Queen Alexandra hospital site which focusses on supporting the Health and Wellbeing needs of staff across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Oasis centre offers a swimming pool alongside a gym with taught classes.

This is a busy and varied role where you will have excellent communication and customer services skills, as the role requires regular interaction with staff and clients using the facilities. You will have a Level 2 qualification certificate in Exercise Instruction and work as part of a team who all hold physical activity and lifeguard qualifications. The team run staff activity classes and health programmes (Healthy You) to support people to maintain their health and wellbeing and support people returning to work through the Fit for work scheme. The team also deliver 1:1 personal trainer appointments, Aqua sessions, Circuits, Abs and stretch, menofit and bespoke Fit4Work programmes specifically designed for Portsmouth University NHS Trust staff.

Main duties of the job

Carry out the full range of Leisure/Wellbeing Centre duties including, but not limited to: Equipment checks, pool monitoring, gym inductions and writing programs for new and existing members.
Carry out the full range of admin and clerical duties of the centre, including the processing of payments and cash handling. Dealing with telephone and membership enquiries.
Provide Health Improvement advice which supports the care and education of users.
Deliver a variety of exercise programmes in line with service requirements.
Deliver a variety of group or 1:1 exercise classes/sessions that will support a diverse range of needs.
Work with the Oasis team leader to develop a variety of events, topics and themes that will promote health, fitness and wellbeing of employees across the organisation.
Act as the responsible person in charge of the centre in the absence of the centre manager or their deputy.
Attend scheduled staff training to maintain NPLQ status.

About us

The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£13,429 to £17,906 a year Depending on contracted hours.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C8192-CS-23-0846a

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out the full range of Leisure/Wellbeing Centre duties including, but not limited to: Equipment checks, pool monitoring, gym inductions and writing programs for new and existing members.
Carry out the full range of admin and clerical duties of the centre, including the processing of payments and cash handling. Dealing with telephone and membership enquiries.
Provide Health Improvement advice which supports the care and education of users.
Deliver a variety of exercise programmes in line with service requirements.
Deliver a variety of group or 1:1 exercise classes/sessions that will support a diverse range of needs.
Work with the Oasis team leader to develop a variety of events, topics and themes that will promote health, fitness and wellbeing of employees across the organization.
Act as the responsible person in charge of the centre in the absence of the centre manager or their deputy.
Attend scheduled staff training to maintain NPLQ status.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out the full range of Leisure/Wellbeing Centre duties including, but not limited to: Equipment checks, pool monitoring, gym inductions and writing programs for new and existing members.
Carry out the full range of admin and clerical duties of the centre, including the processing of payments and cash handling. Dealing with telephone and membership enquiries.
Provide Health Improvement advice which supports the care and education of users.
Deliver a variety of exercise programmes in line with service requirements.
Deliver a variety of group or 1:1 exercise classes/sessions that will support a diverse range of needs.
Work with the Oasis team leader to develop a variety of events, topics and themes that will promote health, fitness and wellbeing of employees across the organization.
Act as the responsible person in charge of the centre in the absence of the centre manager or their deputy.
Attend scheduled staff training to maintain NPLQ status.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering exercise classes and or 1:1 exercise sessions/support.
Gym or leisure work experience.

Skill and Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of a range of medical conditions , injuries and disabilities and their limitations in relation to exercise and fitness.
Broad understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Competent in the use of a variety of gym and fitness equipment.
Ability to prioritise and manage set tasks.
Able to work with minimal supervision when required.

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of Level 2 certificate in Exercise Instruction.
National Pool lifeguard or pool emergency responder qualification.
Leisure and fitness qualifications that will enable the post holder to deliver a broad range of exercise and fitness classes.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering exercise classes and or 1:1 exercise sessions/support.
Gym or leisure work experience.

Skill and Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of a range of medical conditions , injuries and disabilities and their limitations in relation to exercise and fitness.
Broad understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Competent in the use of a variety of gym and fitness equipment.
Ability to prioritise and manage set tasks.
Able to work with minimal supervision when required.

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of Level 2 certificate in Exercise Instruction.
National Pool lifeguard or pool emergency responder qualification.
Leisure and fitness qualifications that will enable the post holder to deliver a broad range of exercise and fitness classes.