Specialist Health Instructor - Edinburgh Leisure - 18572

Employer:     

Edinburgh Leisure is one of Edinburgh's largest local employers, and we are determined to get our city moving. We are here to help our customers enjoy a healthier, happier, and more active life. We operate 75 sports and leisure facilities across the city, offering diverse activities for all ages to support the wellbeing of members and the wider community. As a charitable trust, we rely on donations, and every penny goes back into taking care of the health and wellbeing of Edinburgh.

Environment: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Health Instructor (Level 4) to join our Active Communities Team, supporting the delivery of our Falls Prevention Programme across Edinburgh Leisure venues. This is a rewarding role focused on empowering people, improving confidence and independence, and supporting long‑term health and wellbeing outcomes. Full-time and/or part-time available (15 - 35.75 hours per week).

What might a day in this role look like?

• Deliver specialist health and falls prevention sessions that are safe, engaging and tailored to participants’ individual needs.
• Plan and prepare sessions, including designing targeted exercise programmes and setting up spaces to support effective delivery.
• Support high risk participants through regular contact, encouraging attendance, confidence and long term engagement.
• Monitor and track participant progress using agreed pre  and post assessments and questionnaires.
• Motivate and inspire participants to take an active role in improving their health, confidence and wellbeing.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel supported, valued and empowered to achieve their goals.

What will I learn?

We provide opportunities for training, career growth and development.

What qualifications/skills are required?

• CIMSPA endorsed Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) qualification, or a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Clients with Long Term Conditions (or equivalent), with a willingness to work towards Level 4.
• Experience delivering specialist or adapted physical activity sessions to people with a range of abilities and health conditions.
• Strong communication and motivational skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and adapt your approach to individual needs.
• Proactive and solution focused mindset, able to identify barriers to participation and support participants to overcome them.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach, with a strong commitment to delivering high quality participant experiences.
• Full driving licence, to support delivery across multiple Edinburgh Leisure venues.

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