Details for Gym volunteer
Location
Bradford Training Centre
Time commitment
- 2 hours per week (times and days negotiable, more hours if possible)
- Monday – Friday only
Role reference
BR109
Closing date
Wednesday 31 July 2024
About the role
Description
You will be supporting the staff in our Bradford Training Centre by providing activities and supervision for the onsite gym. This gym is used by the young people in service and has weights and kickboxing pads. Ideally, you will be in the gym one evening per week to encourage and teach the young people how to use the gym in a safe and enjoyable way.
We will be holding an open day at Bradford Training Centre, Coates Street, BD5 7DL on Wednesday 10 July from 10.30am – 2.30pm if you would like to come along and find out more.
Summary
- Lead fitness sessions for young people
- Supervise gym activities
- Offer fun and inclusive environment where young people can enjoy exercise together
- Working with young people of varying abilities to create sessions and get young people involved in exercise
Requirements
Volunteers should meet the following criteria:
Essential
- Be a trained gym instructor, hold a Level 1 Personal Training qualification or equivalent
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with young people and staff
- Provide consistency with days and times each week for young people
- A commitment to demonstrating Centrepoint’s values
Desirable
- Understanding of the practical and emotional issues facing young people
- Good communication skills
- A commitment to demonstrating Centrepoint’s values
What we need from you
Before starting the role we will require the following:
- Undergo Centrepoint Enhanced DBS process - we are unable to accept DBS certificates from other organisations
- Provide ID to support your DBS application
- Provide the name and contact information of two people who can provide a reference for you
- Undergo Centrepoint core induction training and Lifewise training
- Undergo Coaching Mindset training within 6 months of commencing the volunteering role
You may also be required to undertake further role specific training courses throughout the duration of your volunteering role.
Support for volunteers
- Structured induction and training
- Ongoing support and supervision from the volunteering team
- Ongoing support and supervision from your supervisor
- Access to further training
- Travel and other reasonable expenses reimbursed
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our application form.
If you are having trouble completing the application form, or have any questions about the role, please contact volunteer@centrepoint.org.