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ACTIVE LIFESTYLES OFFICER

Employer:Newark & Sherwood District Council 

Reference:Active Lifestyles Officer 

Published:Thu 26/04/2012 17:43 PM 

Closing date:Fri 18/05/2012 16:00 PM 

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  • Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position 

Hours:37 hours per week 

Salary:£19,621 to £20,858 p.a. 

DBS check:Enhanced

Location:We have several sites throughout the district e.g. Kelham Hall - HQ, Leisure Centres at Southwell, Balderton, Ollerton, Blidworth, Tourist Info Centres @ Newark and Ollerton, Museum, Castle and Theatre in Newark, Cashier’s office – Town Hall in Newark, Waste and Transport Depot and Lorry Park in Newark together with several parks and open spaces throughout Newark and District. 

Full time fixed term contract to 31 March 2014

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure from CRB

Newark and Sherwood District Council are looking to appoint a full time Active Lifestyles Officer who will work with other partner agencies to deliver the aims set out in the existing service level agreement. They include reducing the prevalence of obesity and other related health issues, creating and sustaining healthy living practices and supporting people to exercise whilst offering advice and support.

The post holder will hold/have:

  • Health and Fitness related qualification NVQ level 3 or RSA Exercise to Music or Gym Instructor / Exercise related NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Seated Exercise Qualification and GP Referral Course
  • Emergency First Aid certificate
  • IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and website design and development
  • Knowledge and awareness of the barriers and potential solutions for participation in sport and physical activity for target minority groups
  • The ability to prepare reports for management and partners
  • A genuine interest and understanding of the health related initiatives including local and national policies and strategies to increase physical activity levels and improve wellbeing
  • Experience in Falls Prevention work and working with a range of local voluntary, private and statutory organisations
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels
  • Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm, willingness and initiative to tackle a variety of tasks and work to deadlines to achieve specified objectives
  • To be flexible on working hours and available to work out of hours on special events and promotions
  • Ability to travel within the District
  • For an informal discussion please call Alexis Knock on 01636 655709.
    Closing date: Friday 18th May 2012 Interview date: w/c Monday 28th May 2012*

Equal Opportunities

The Council is committed, together with the recognised trade unions, to promoting equality of opportunity in employment. This commitment applies to recruitment and selection practices, learning and development, promotion and in the application of national and local agreements in respect of pay and conditions of service.

The Council aims to ensure equality of opportunity for job applicants and employees irrespective of their age, disability, race, gender, sexuality, cultural or social background, religion or belief, trade union membership status.

This policy will be reviewed by the Council’s Joint Consultative Committee on a regular basis and at least every two years to ensure that it remains up to date.

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