Job description

Salary - £26,676 - 30,117 per annum, pro rata for part-time depending on qualifications (£14.35 -£16.23 per hour)

Hours - Full-time and/or part-time (15 - 35.75 hours per week)

Contract - Temporary (until July 2027)

Location - Edinburgh

Are you passionate about supporting people with health conditions to live healthier, more active lives? Are you ready to make a real difference by delivering specialist health programmes that have a lasting impact?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Health Instructor (Level 4) to join our Active Communities Team, supporting the delivery of our Falls Prevention Programme across Edinburgh Leisure venues.

This is a rewarding role focused on empowering people, improving confidence and independence, and supporting long‑term health and wellbeing outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver specialist health and falls prevention sessions that are safe, engaging and tailored to participants’ individual needs.
Plan and prepare sessions, including designing targeted exercise programmes and setting up spaces to support effective delivery.
Support high‑risk participants through regular contact, encouraging attendance, confidence and long‑term engagement.
Monitor and track participant progress using agreed pre‑ and post‑assessments and questionnaires.
Motivate and inspire participants to take an active role in improving their health, confidence and wellbeing.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel supported, valued and empowered to achieve their goals.

What You’ll Bring:

CIMSPA‑endorsed Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) qualification, or a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Clients with Long Term Conditions (or equivalent), with a willingness to work towards Level 4.
Experience delivering specialist or adapted physical activity sessions to people with a range of abilities and health conditions.
Strong communication and motivational skills, with the ability to listen, empathise and adapt your approach to individual needs.
Proactive and solution‑focused mindset, able to identify barriers to participation and support participants to overcome them.
Caring, patient and reliable approach, with a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality participant experiences.
Full driving licence, to support delivery across multiple Edinburgh Leisure venues.

What We Offer:

Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
Paid sick leave
Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
Opportunities for training, career growth and development
Cycle-to-work scheme
Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Closing Date - Sunday, 17th of May 2026

Assessment Date - Tuesday, 26th of May 2026

Assessment Location - Meadowbank Sports Centre

*We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. *

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450