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Fitness Instructor Volunteer (Tower Hamlets)

What You'll Do: 
  • Design session plans which will enable group members to increase fitness and their general well-being
  • Able to recognise the needs of beginners and mixed age/ability groups
  • Ensure that everyone taking part has completed a health and wellbeing form, which includes referring those with existing health issues to their GP
  • Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team

 

Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
  • We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun.
What You'll Learn: 
  • You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

 

What We're Looking For: 
  • A skilled and qualified Fitness Instructor
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
  • Calm and patient approach
  • Willing to participate in supervision and to liaise with Hestia staff as required
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Health
Mental Health
Tower Hamlets
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Building relationships and influencing
Communicating
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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