Activation Support / Admin Support
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Sport and Active Recreation
Various open spaces and venues
Active Communities team
Flexible and adhoc
Purpose
To lead or assist with sessions within our get active programme. To encourage and motivate individuals. Help grow the programme with new initiatives and programmes.
Details of role
Play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of local people, supporting individuals to develop a more active lifestyle and make positive lifestyle choices.
To plan and deliver a range on health and wellbeing programmes including walking programmes, cycling and group exercise sessions (Subject to experience, qualifications and skill level)
To work with individuals and/or groups with a range of abilities, age ranges and varying backgrounds, including people with a range of physical and mental health related problems
Undertake administrative tasks related to the programme including, updating registers, data capture reports, staff rota, help facilitate strong relationships with key partners and adhering to all LVRPA health and safety procedures for each session/programme.
Personal attributes
Understand the benefits of physical activity and exercise for individuals, families and communities, and know why adopting an active and healthy lifestyle is important
Experience of leading (coaching/instructing) health and physical activity sessions.
Experience of delivering health and physical activity programmes within green spaces/parks.
An ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire people from different communities and backgrounds.
Physically fit enough to coach and lead physical activity programmes and sessions.
What's in it for you
To help tackle local health inequalities and provide a positive change for the local community
An opportunity to keep fit, healthy and happy
An opportunity to meet new people and have fun
Explore new places with the Lee Valley Regional Park
General
To carry out tasks in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures including:
The Authority’s Health and Safety Policy
The Authority’s Volunteer Policy
Volunteer induction pack rules and regulations
Undertake induction and training and development consistent with your role
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role