Gym Co-ordinator

Salary - £27,300.00 - £32,287.00
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full Time Mon-Fri
Working in collaboration with the Custodial Manager and Senior Custodial Manager, you will be required to oversee the daily operations of the Gymnasium Facility at HMP Dovegate, accurately reporting attendance and progression, as well as establishing an inclusive environment for all that work and reside here.
You will be required to have the health and wellbeing of both staff and prisoners at the forefront of your mind, with the ability to lead, educate and upskill a group of established Prison Officers within the department.
You will be the strategic lead for improvement planning, organisation and implementation of an annual event calendar, that is tailored for a custodial setting, ensuring we offer Physical Education in accordance with Prison Service Instructions (PSI), Prison Rules and HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) and assisting in the delivery of CDI’s.
Key Accountabilities
To ensure full operational running of the Gymnasium Facility on site
To Support future Ofsted inspections, Learning and Skills elements of
HMIP inspections to ensure evidence is in line with expectations.
To motivate and provide solutions for prisoners not engaging with the gym, working in partnership with the Substance Misuse Team, Safer Custody, Healthcare and the Mental Health Team
To assist the Senior Custodial Manager to deliver on contractual obligations and strategically plan and implement Educational Delivery into the Gymnasium, in relation to AQA Qualifications
To understand education wider departmental practices
To monitor learner data to ensure achievement of benchmarking, implementing appropriate remedial actions where necessary
To represent the gym department at meetings throughout the secure estate, as required.
To deliver regular gym team meetings with the Senior Custodial Manager
To assist in responses to formal Prisoner complaints/queries, taken appropriate remedial action where necessary
To submit procurement request
To support, listen and develop all departmental staff
To ensure that health and safety procedure are compiled at all times
To maintain all relevant Health and Safety documents, such as Safe Systems of work and Risk Assessments that are applicable to the gym
To maintain links and information exchange with appropriate partnerships
To undertake other duties as directed by Senior Management
Strategically plan, develop and implement an improvement plan for the health and wellbeing of both staff and prisoners.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum
GCSE (Grade 4 or above) Maths and English Language
Level 2 Fitness Instructor (or equivalent)
Level 3 Gym Instructor (or equivalent)
Level 3 in Personal Training
Desirable
Leadership and Management Qualification
Level 3 Award in Nutrition
Level 3 Exercise and GP Referrals
Level 4 Certification for Advanced Personal Trainers
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
Weight Management & Diabetes
**Experience**:
Knowledge and experience of operations within a Health and Wellbeing Setting
Coordinating Fitness Programmes
Custodial experience not essential for this role however those without custodial experience will be required to complete the Prison Officer Training Course (9 weeks)
Additional Features of the role
Excellent IT, written and oral communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload
Ability to work under pressure and flexibility within a busy team
Ability to use a range of leadership styles to inspire and motivate staff
Ability to manage a constant workload with conflicting demands to achieve timely targets
Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and of conduct
Able to reflect on own performance and to strive for continuous improvement
Ability to maintain boundaries and demonstrate resilience
Ability to maintain professional relationships with colleagues from other areas
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to develop a rapport with staff at all levels and prisoner population
Value difference and respect opinions
To adhere to Data Protection and staff confidentially at all times
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