Physical Activity Specialist

Triathlonscotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health charity is seeking a Physical Activity Specialist for maternity cover to enhance the wellbeing of individuals recovering from health issues. The role demands expertise as a Level 4 instructor to deliver physical activity sessions to service users, ensuring adherence to health guidelines. Candidates will work to support individuals adjusting to life after conditions such as heart disease and stroke, contributing positively towards their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Expertise as a Level 4 instructor in physical activity.
• Experience supporting individuals with health conditions.
• Ability to deliver sessions in compliance with health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and promote physical activity sessions for referred individuals.
• Support beneficiaries to manage their health post-diagnosis.
• Align activities with the No Life Half Lived Strategy.

Skills

Level 4 instructor expertise

Experience in delivering physical activity sessions

Understanding of health conditions

Job description

Physical Activity Specialist (Maternity Cover): Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Physical Activity Specialist, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

You will be responsible for delivering and promoting physical activity sessions to those people who are referred to our Movement Matters programme.

You will deliver physical activity sessions in line with guidelines and standards to improve the wellbeing of our service users using your expertise as a Level 4 instructor, with a specific focus around prevention and self-management, in line with our No Life Half Lived Strategy.

Type: Full Time (32.5 hours) Maternity Cover