Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
The Active Lifestyles team at Huntingdonshire District Council provides an extensive physical activity programme focusing on getting more individuals active.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting our resident’s health and well-being to join the team on a permanent basis.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Exercise Referral Scheme across the One Leisure Facilities in Huntingdonshire to our residents.
You will need current qualifications in Level 3 Exercise Referral, at least one Level 4 specialist conditions qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months, and a proven experience of developing and delivering high-quality physical activity opportunities to various population groups.
Following the Covid pandemic group exercise for specialist conditions has grown rapidly.
We now wish to focus on developing the individual-based Exercise Referral Scheme to the same levels. You will be responsible for the management of direct reports, expected to prescribe 1:1 exercise programming to individuals, deliver group exercise within a leisure centre setting or in the community; promote, advocate, and foster a 'health and wellbeing' community, and help us to celebrate our successes.
An assured, confident manner, a flexible approach, a source of new innovative ideas, and excellent administrative skills with an attention to detail are essential. As is the ability to build effective relationships in this outward-facing coordinator role.
View the job description [PDF, 0.2MB].
Apply
The closing date is 5pm 9 August 2024 and interviews will be held the week commencing 19 August 2024. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an on-going basis. We will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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