Exercise Specialist

Leads delivery across existing and new Population Health Programmes, developing and delivering specialist group exercise for long-term health conditions. It works closely with partner agencies and the local NHS Trust to recruit patients and community members onto programmes, identify suitable progression routes and develop opportunities that support healthcare inequalities within the local community. The postholder sits within the Foundation-Community department and works as part of the Health and Wellbeing team, acting as lead deliverer for new and existing strands of Bridging the Blues Programmes in line with funding provider requirements.

• Lead delivery across existing and new Population Health Programmes, including as lead deliverer for new and existing strands of Bridging the Blues Programmes, developing and delivering specialist group exercise for long-term health conditions in line with funding provider requirements.
• Support recruitment and referrals of participants from NHS pathways onto CFCF programmes.
• Deliver a range of exercise classes for specific health needs, including Stroke, Respiratory, Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer, providing face-to-face or virtual support at suitable times for referral.
• Work alongside the Health and Wellbeing team to develop new opportunities that support healthcare inequalities in the local community.
• Maintain and develop effective partnership working with stakeholders, including external agencies, local authorities, NHS Trusts, charities, community partners, youth/adult services and health and wellbeing charities.
• Prepare delivery programmes and session plans that support project outcomes, ensuring participation forms, recording sheets and registers are completed accurately and entered into CFCF monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Ensure CFCF health and safety and safeguarding procedures are implemented before activity starts, including quality assuring casual staff delivery and ensuring participants complete the appropriate Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and exercise referral screening calls.
• Act as a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment to motivate and encourage the community to live a healthy and active lifestyle, and achieve KPIs and outcomes agreed with the funding provider and Population Health Senior Officer.
• Support monitoring and evaluation for all Population Health projects in accordance with funder needs, ensuring data is captured at session and input on Salesforce, and be responsible for safeguarding participants across all Population Health programmes
• Liaising and reporting into the Safeguarding Lead for Health and Wellbeing and associated partner Safeguarding Teams to ensure clear reporting to the CFC Safeguarding Hub.
• Capture success stories with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff, and complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals or as required by funders or internally.
• Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge), adhere to club policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR, act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treat others fairly in line with the EDI Policy
• Report discrimination through appropriate channels, create a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults, and report any concerns or suspected misconduct to the relevant lead or HR.

• A minimum Level 4 Fitness Qualification.
• Level 3 Exercise referral qualification.
• Physical Activity and/or Sports Coaching Qualification.
• Ability to travel to activity and meetings across South-West London.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering group exercise sessions to participants with complex medical conditions.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding and health and safety procedures within a physical activity setting to groups with comorbidities.
• A strong knowledge of and experience in working in a Charity, and/or Health and Social Care industry.
• A good understanding of NHS, Health and Social Care services and charities across London, with the ability to signpost participants accordingly and build partnerships.
• Knowledge and experience of developing workshops and activity on Health and Wellbeing.
• Previous experience in working within a community setting.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment; depending on the role, other child protection screening may be required.

• Nutrition qualification.
• Health Promotion/Public Health/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
• Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
• Experience of coordinating delivery staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of Community Club Organisations and Football Charity Programmes.

• Delivery-focused role based at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd, London, SW6 1HS, with work from various community locations.
• Permanent, full-time or part-time positions available.
• Sessions are delivered between 10:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.