Wellbeing Coach
2x 30-hours
Grade 3 SCP 14–17
£17,537- £18,769 (pro rata)
(Fixed Term until 30th September 2022)
We are looking to recruit 2 x Wellbeing Coaches for 30 hours per week on a fixed term basis until 30th September 2022; to be part of our develop and deliver our award-winning Sport & Physical Activity Development Team within Newport Live.
Newport Live is a not-for-profit organisation and registered UK Charity, with a great track record delivering sport, physical activity, leisure, arts and cultural services and programmes.
We have recently secured funding via the Healthy Active Fund (HAF) to deliver a new project that will aim to sustainably increase the physical activity levels of those who are currently sedentary or have very low levels of activity, whilst improving levels of emotional wellbeing, by promoting social interactions and improving access to spaces and places for physical activity. The programme will adopt a collaborative approach, working with many partners in Newport.
The successful candidates will need to be passionate, have a can-do attitude, be able to organise, deliver, and most importantly engage and inspire participants (e.g., children and parents), volunteers, and coaches within a variety of different working environments and situations (e.g., Primary Schools and Communities) which will include daytime and some evening delivery. A background in either sport and physical activity coaching, children and young people engagement, health and fitness, health and wellbeing, or delivering community activities will be needed.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the role further, please contact Jaime Tudor, Senior Family Health & Wellbeing Officer to arrange an informal discussion: jaime.tudor@newportlive.co.uk
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the post please email Jaime Tudor, Senior Health & Wellbeing Development Officer Jaime.tudor@newportlive.co.uk to discuss further.
Application Process
You can download an application form and job description via the Newport Live website www.newportlive.co.uk alternatively they are available via e-mail request from jobs@newportlive.co.uk
Please return the completed application forms to jobs@newportlive.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th December 2021