Exercise Referral Co-ordinator - Part Time - The Nene Centre

Freedom Leisure

  • Thrapston, Northamptonshire
  • £17,597 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to effectively deliver and promote our Exercise Referral Scheme. You will play a vital role in supporting, developing, and managing health referral-based exercise programs aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our communities.So that the scheme can be monitored and evaluated effectively you will be collaborating with local partners, overseeing program delivery, and fostering relationships to drive positive impact.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday - SundayRequirements
  • Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification
  • Proven experience in working alongside patients with a range of health conditions
  • Experience in creating, planning and delivering exercise programmes, both one to one and in groups
  • An awareness/understanding of local health inequalities
  • Able to present and work with a mixture of partners, in the health system and sporting networks.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff
  • Excellent communication skills and adaptability skills
  • Excellent time management skills – able to work quickly to assist with the delivery of the club on a weekly basis
  • Empathetic and social individual, who wants to help others improve their lives
Desirable
  • Level 4 Qualification Cancer Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab or any other relevant qualifications
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • First Aid
  • At least 12 months experience as a level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor
BenefitsWe want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
  • My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
  • Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
  • Incremental holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
  • Company pension
  • Various insurance and saving schemes
  • Financial advice
  • Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
  • All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 5th September 2025Salary: up to £17,597 per annum

Freedom Leisure