Exercise Referral Instructor

The Wellbeing Referral Programmes delivered by Sport and Physical Activity uses physical activity as a mechanism for supporting our university community. Students and staff who come through the programme are often living with a range of mental health problems, could be suffering from stress and anxiety or have other mental or physical health needs. These referral programmes have a significant impact on improving student and staff wellbeing across campus; a combination of structured support across key areas enhances mood, reduces isolation and for many, advances academic and work performance.

You will also be required to support wider wellbeing work within the team including the delivery of physical activity and wellbeing classes and workshops as appropriate for staff and students. As you will be working closely with vulnerable clients, it is essential that you are understanding, patient and work in a caring and supportive manner with each individual, keeping all information strictly confidential. Alongside other colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting the growth of our referral programmes.

This role is primarily based at The Edge on the University of Leeds campus, but you may on occasion be requested to work at other sites off campus such as Sports Park Weetwood and St James's University Hospital.

This full-time role may include the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and Bank holidays. This role is fixed term for 12 months.