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This is an exciting new opportunity for two Exercise Referral Specialist Instructors (Female- Only) to join the team and play a key role in the delivery of our Specialist Exercise Programmes in the community.

(This is a female only position and is covered by Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equalities Act 2010.)

Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is one of the most progressive Leisure Trusts in the UK and we’re very proud of our achievements!

We’re continually developing ourselves and we invest heavily in our product and facilities to provide the best possible experience we can for our customers.

We have over 3 million visits per year with an annual turnover more than £15m, with over 17,000 members and over 6,000 people on swimming lessons.

Post will include working from a variety of sites.

Benefits of Exercise Referral Specialist Instructor role- Communities

26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years’ service with KAL (based on 37 hours)
Staff & family discounted membership
Good quality pension
Wide range of career opportunities

Requirements of Exercise Referral Specialist Instructor – Communities

Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification accredited by CIMSPA
Significant experience of delivering specialist exercise to people with long term health conditions
Relevant experience of working with ethnic minorities, people from low socio-economic groups and with community engagement
Experience of planning, organising and delivery of activity programmes
Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends where required
Responsibilities of Exercise Referral Specialist Instructor – Communities

Play a key role in the delivery of KAL’s programme of specialist exercise to people with long term health conditions and those who need additional support to become physically active
To conduct appropriate health assessments as required in line with the scheme criteria
Maintain excellent relationships with key partners from across primary and secondary care, along with the community and voluntary sector

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) is required for this post. A conviction will not exclude a candidate but will be considered as part of the overall recruitment process.

Interviews for this position will be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. If you would like to review the full Role Profile for this position or like any further information please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@kal.org.uk.

This advert may close earlier than advertised should we receive a high volume of applicants

Job Type: Full-time

Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification (required)
Level 4 Specialist Exercise Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person