Fitness Advisor – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Job Title: Fitness Advisor
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 9 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 12th November 2024
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.
This is an opportunity to be part of an existing and dynamic, small team of fitness advisers, working within the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, providing fitness assessment services and health and exercise advice to operational firefighters and support staff.
You will visit fire Service premises throughout the County to carry out fitness assessments, provide remedial diet and exercise advice, and assist with the delivery of health and fitness education.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct fitness assessments for operational firefighters and support staff.
2. Provide remedial diet and exercise advice.
3. Assist with the delivery of health and fitness education.
Qualifications:
1. Possess a sports science related degree or equivalent.
2. Hold a gym instructor qualification and a current first aid certificate.
3. IT competent and hold a driving licence.
4. Experience in giving health and fitness advice.
5. Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
6. Available to work regular evenings with a flexi time/time off in lieu system.
7. Reliable, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to motivate others.
How to apply
Internal candidates:
1. If you meet the essential criteria listed above, express your interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal).
2. If you are not in the development or resource pool, submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone.
External candidates:
1. Submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. This can be submitted in various formats (word document, pdf, mp3, or mp4).
2. You may attach separate documents (qualifications, CV) to support your application.
Assessment and selection:
1. Stage 1: Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement against the essential criteria).
2. Stage 2: Presentation and panel interview.
For informal discussion regarding the role, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk.
Our Culture and Benefits
We are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace.
As part of our support for candidates during the recruitment process, we offer options including employee forums that support potential colleagues.
Safeguarding and Disclosure:
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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