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Volunteer Health & Wellbeing Leader (Qualified)

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Ongoing

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about physical activity and community wellbeing.

You will play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles by delivering fun, inclusive, and accessible physical activity sessions for people of all ages and abilities.

We would welcome qualified instructors from a range of activities such as:

· Boxercise

· Yoga

· Pilates

· Dance

· Football

· Basketball

· Circuit Classes

· Supported Gym workouts

However if you have another sport or activity that you would like to offer our residents, please get in touch!

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to inspire and mentor vulnerable residents, contributing to their health and personal growth. Your commitment to excellence in coaching and resident engagement will not only enhance your professional skills but also make a significant impact on the community.

You will :

· Plan and lead, safe, engaging fitness sessions for small groups of residents

· Adapt exercises to suit varying levels of mobility, ability, and health conditions.

· Monitor participants' safety and wellbeing during sessions.

· Encourage participation and build confidence through motivation and support.

· Log attendance and feedback as required.

· Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment protocols.

The impact you'll have

Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities to boost overall health and wellbeing.

The skills you'll need

You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:

Recognised Fitness Qualification, Exercise Class Qualification or Sports Qualification, recognised in the UK

Location

Anderson House, Hitchin, SG51RA

When

Commitment

Ongoing

Available Slots

1

You will need

Criminal record check required

Minimum age: 18

Getting here

Anderson House, Hitchin, SG51RA

ONE YMCA

ONE YMCA

Families, children and young people

We provide social housing for single people and support the training and development of young people and residents. We also operate a range of children’s centres and a full-day nursery.

In addition, we deliver community services including health, sports and recreation programmes, along with facilities and meeting spaces for local groups.