You will be responsible for training RAF personnel, advocating healthy lifestyles, encouraging change if needed, and helping those who fail their annual fitness test. You play a key role in ensuring operational preparedness. In your role, you will:
* Fitness coaching - training personnel, helping people who fail the annual fitness test, motivating lifestyle changes
* Conduct fitness and health tests as well as counselling
* Organise sporting and adventure activities
* Manage a wide range of sporting facilities
Minimum Education Requirements:
* You will need GCSE at Grade C or Scottish National 5 grade C in English Language and Mathematics.
* Be on the Register for the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for accreditation (other governing bodies will be considered, however, must be part of CIMSPA before phase 2 training commences).
* Be in possession of a Level 3 Personal Trainer Award registered with CIMSPA or other governing bodies (must be accredited by CIMSPA before phase 2 training commences).
* Be able to demonstrate the delivery of group physical education classes and have two years' experience teaching physical education within the last five years.
Requirements:
* Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).
* Be a citizen of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status).
* Commit to a minimum of 3 years of service after specialist training.
* Pass a fitness test.
* Be able to swim competently 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Front crawl, tread water for 2 minutes, and deep dive to approx 3 metres.
Career Development:
At any level or position, your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field, and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
Training Phases:
1. Phase One Training: Initial Training - 10 weeks at RAF Halton.
2. Phase Two Training: Specialist training - 21 weeks at RAF Cosford.
3. Ongoing Development: Ongoing training as assigned.
4. First Tour: You will be assigned to an RAF base where you will deliver programmed physical training to personnel.
5. Your Career Prospects: After completing one year of total service and passing further training courses, you will be confirmed in the rank of substantive Corporal.
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