Exercise Specialist

The Exercise Specialist leads Chelsea FC Foundation's delivery across existing and new Population Health Programmes, with a specific focus on developing and delivering specialist group exercise for long-term health conditions. The role works closely with partner agencies and the local NHS Trust to recruit patients and community members onto programmes, identify suitable progression routes and develop opportunities that support healthcare inequalities within the local community. The postholder works closely with the Health and Wellbeing team and acts as the lead deliverer for new and existing strands of the Bridging the Blues Programmes.

• Act as the lead deliverer for new and existing strands of the Bridging the Blues Programmes, working closely with the Health and Wellbeing team and in line with the requirements set out by funding providers.
• Support the recruitment and referral of participants from NHS pathways onto Chelsea FC Foundation programmes.
• Deliver a range of exercise classes for specific health needs, including but not limited to stroke, respiratory, cardiovascular disease and cancer, providing support at suitable times for the referral either face to face or virtually.
• Work alongside the Health and Wellbeing team to develop new opportunities that support healthcare inequalities in the local community.
• Establish, maintain and develop effective partnership working with stakeholders, including relevant external agencies and organisations, local authorities, NHS Trusts, charities, community partners, youth and adult services, and health and wellbeing charities.
• Prepare delivery programmes and session plans that support project outcomes, ensuring participation forms, recording sheets and registers are completed accurately and entered into the Foundation's monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Ensure all health and safety and safeguarding procedures are implemented prior to any activity starting, quality assuring casual staff delivery and confirming that all participants have undertaken the appropriate Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and exercise referral screening calls.
• Support monitoring and evaluation for all Population Health projects in accordance with each funder's needs, ensuring all data is captured at session and input onto Salesforce.
• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of participants across all Population Health programmes, liaising and reporting into the Safeguarding Lead for Health and Wellbeing and associated partner Safeguarding Teams to ensure a clear line of reporting to the CFC Safeguarding Hub.
• Achieve all KPIs and outcomes as agreed with the funding provider and the Population Health Senior Officer, and complete and submit project reports at six-month intervals or as otherwise required internally or by funders.
• Capture success stories through working with Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea FC media staff.
• Act as a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage the community to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge), adhere to club policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR, and act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion.

• Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications, or a minimum of two years' experience in the industry sector.
• A minimum level 4 fitness qualification.
• Level 3 exercise referral qualification.
• FA Safeguarding qualification or equivalent.
• FA Emergency First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
• Physical Activity and/or Sports Coaching qualification.
• Ability to travel to activity and meetings across South-West London.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering group exercise sessions to participants with complex medical conditions.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding and health and safety procedures within a physical activity setting for groups with comorbidities.
• A strong knowledge of, and experience in, working in a charity and/or health and social care industry.
• A good understanding of NHS, health and social care services and charities across London, with the ability to signpost participants accordingly and build partnerships.
• Knowledge and experience of developing workshops and activity on health and wellbeing.
• Previous experience of working within a community setting.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and may be required to undergo other child protection screening depending on the role.

• Nutrition qualification.
• Health Promotion, Public Health, Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
• Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
• Experience of coordinating delivery staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of community club organisations and football charity programmes.

• Delivery-focused role; the successful candidate will work from various community locations.