Senior Instructional Officer Physical Training Instructor

As the Unit Physical Training Instructor, this role consists of managing, planning and delivering a structured physical training schedule to the Military Personnel (staff and students) at the DATR in-line with MOD Guidelines as well as managing the gym facilities and equipment.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Managing and delivering all physical training at the DATR. This includes conducting Single Service Fitness Tests as well as planning and delivering Unit Level Adventurous Training and Unit Physical Training sessions ensuring staff and students meet the mandated fitness requirements.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

1. Conduct training needs analysis with regards to all matters physical training and report at the monthly Unit Health and Well-being meeting.

2. Carry out risk assessments of all physical training activities, facilities and equipment.

3. Develop a training programme to ensure compliance with annual physical training targets.

4. Identify, encourage and develop potential assistant instructors for All Arms PTIs (AAPTI) and sports courses.

5. Liaise with the logistics department with reference to equipment and maintenance of the gymnasium complex.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• On-site parking
• Use of Gym facilities
• On-site canteen facilities

The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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Job contact :

Name :
Dawn Cook
Email :
Dawn.Cook116@mod.gov.uk
Telephone :
+443001533846

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk