Gym Volunteer

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As a Gym Volunteer, you’ll support the maintenance of gym activity records and assist with administrative tasks such as managing registers and records. You’ll help clients use exercise equipment safely, lead or support small group sessions and gym activities, and carry out basic maintenance tasks. Your role also includes motivating clients toward their fitness goals, arranging gym inductions, and sending reminders for weekly Neuro Physio appointments.

We would not be able to provide our services without the support of amazing people like you who offer their time to The Brain Charity. We would love for our volunteers to be able to attend at least 1 day per week for 4-7 hours per day although we know this may not always be possible. 

 

We would like the Gym Volunteer to hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in personal training, fitness coaching, or relevant exercise qualification.

 

Note:

A full gym tour / demonstration of all current gym equipment will be conducted by our Gym Supervisor. 

All volunteers are required to have an Enhanced DBS certificate. The Brain charity will arange any sucsessful volunteers to have a DBS.

 

Travel expenses reimbursed. Full role specific training and access to further training opportunities. 2 annual volunteer celebration events, opportunities to be involved in volunteer meetings, opportunities to represent the charity at external and internal events.

 

Our values are:

Kindness

We genuinely welcome everyone to our Charity and believe that each person has a unique talent and the ability to make the world a better place.

Commitment

We will travel side by side with everyone throughout their journey no matter how complex, how long or how difficult. We roll up our sleeves whenever and wherever we need to.

Authenticity

We accept and understand that the broadness of our own diversity and personal experience impacts directly on the level of quality and compassion delivered within our services.

Courage

We will challenge the status quo, welcome change and bravely take on any new challenges in the spirit of adventure.

Optimism

We believe that equality for people with neurological conditions is now within reach and we will strive each and every day until prejudice and lack of opportunity are removed from our society.

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Required Role

Gym Volunteer

Key responsibilities

- To volunteer with gym activities / personal training sessions & / or group exercise classes within our NeuroGym facility.  - Supporting with exercise and fitness activities to include Cardio / Strength / Fitness exercises with the safe use of all exercise and gym equipment.   - Help and support with small group sessions / personal training / circuit training activities within a gym environment.  - To support our gym clients with Boditrax scans and Physitrack exercise plans.  - We would not be able to provide our services without the support of amazing people like you who offer their time to The Brain Charity.

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  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal
  • Non-discriminatory
  • Non-judgemental
  • Planning and organising
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem solving
  • Team Work
  • Time Management

Desirable Skills

  • Administration and Clerical
  • Positive attitude
  • Teaching and training

Skill to gain

  • Administration and Clerical
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Non-discriminatory
  • Non-judgemental
  • Planning and organising
  • Positive attitude
  • Team Work
  • Time Management
  • Self Management

When can you do this role/Calendar

Minimum commitment level: Once a week

Start Date: 01-12-2025

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Location

L3 8LR
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