Physical Activity Coordinator

Physical Activity Coordinator

London (working across various community venues and sites)

The Organisation

Our client is dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active lifestyles and social engagement. They champion independence and wellbeing, delivering an extensive programme of activities.

They are now looking for a Physical Activity Coordinator to join them on a permanent basis, working full or part-time, as either a 0.8 FTE or 1.0 FTE.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,500 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday

- Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution

- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

Our client is seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Physical Activity Coordinator who is passionate about supporting older people to stay active, connected and independent. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied working day that combines both programme coordination and member-facing practical support.

You will be a collaborative team member who thrives on building relationships, creating a welcoming environment, and taking pride in ensuring activities and spaces run smoothly. If you enjoy coordinating activities, encouraging participation and seeing the direct impact of your work on individual's wellbeing, this role will be highly rewarding.

Strong communication skills, administration skills, a positive can-do approach, and a genuine commitment to inclusive, high-quality services for older people will be key to success in this role.

The Role

To ensure high-quality physical activity provision alongside excellent member experience by:

- Effective planning, coordination, delivery and promotion of weekly physical activity classes, health talks and taster sessions for older people across our client's centres, community venues, and online platforms.

- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of activities, including session set-up, member engagement, information sharing, and encouraging participation.

About You

To be considered as a Physical Activity Coordinator, you will need:

- To be qualified in the area of sports, exercise and/or physical activity or equivalent working experience in community sports, physical activity, health and/or leisure service provision

- If not already in possession, the willingness and ability to undertake training to be a qualified exercise instructor to help support the organisation. Examples of qualifications include Postural Stability Instructor and Exercise Referral

- An understanding of the physiological and social issues affecting older people

- A genuine willingness to work with older people

- Reliable, flexible and the ability to manage time effectively whilst juggling multiple timetables and classes

- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Strong IT and report writing skills and the ability to interpret data

- Excellent attention to detail

- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills and the ability to work with and build great relationships with partners, members, work colleagues and other stakeholders

- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

- Self-motivated and enthusiastic

- Ability to cope with change

- Ability to travel throughout the area on a daily basis

This role will involve setting up rooms and lifting chairs and light furniture.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this role is 24th July 2026. Interviews will be held after the closing date, or as suitable applications are received. As such, our client would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Other organisations may call this role Activities Coordinator, Wellbeing Coordinator, Community Activities Coordinator, Community Engagement Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Activities Officer, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, or Community Support Coordinator.

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