Community Health Instructor

⚒️ West Ham United Foundation – Job Opportunity

🩺 Community Health Instructor

📍 Location: WHU Foundation & outreach across East London

💰 Salary: Up to £32,000

📅 Contract: Full-time, fixed until 31st May 2027 (with potential for extension)

👤 Reporting to: Community Wellbeing Manager

⚽ About the Role

At the West Ham United Foundation, we believe football has the power to bring people together and improve lives 💙

We are looking for a Community Health Instructor who can hit the ground running—delivering engaging health sessions, building meaningful community connections, and expanding our reach across diverse communities in East London.

This role is at the heart of our mission to tackle health inequalities and improve access to wellbeing support. You will work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, supporting individuals to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle choices in a way that is inclusive, accessible, and culturally aware.

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

• 🏃 Deliver inclusive, engaging health, fitness & wellbeing classes for diverse communities
• 🤝 Build strong community networks and partnerships, particularly with underrepresented groups
• 📈 Grow participation through outreach, engagement, and community-focused programme development
• 💬 Provide 1:1 support, wellbeing planning & lifestyle guidance
• 🧠 Support individuals to build confidence, resilience & long-term healthy habits
• 🏟️ Lead health provision at The Foundry, ensuring it is welcoming and accessible to all
• 🌍 Design and deliver culturally competent programmes that meet local community needs
• 📊 Monitor impact, ensuring programmes are reaching and supporting a diverse range of participants
• 👥 Work alongside health professionals, community groups, and partners to create inclusive referral pathways
• 👨🏫 Support and mentor staff/volunteers, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment

🚀 What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who reflect the communities we serve.

✔️ Experience delivering health, fitness or wellbeing programmes

✔️ Ability to engage and build trust with diverse communities

✔️ Confidence leading group sessions and community-based activities

✔️ Experience supporting individuals in 1:1 and group settings

✔️ Understanding of health inequalities, inclusion, and accessibility

✔️ Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

✔️ Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and drive engagement

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Health, wellbeing, or fitness-related qualifications
• Experience working in community, health, or grassroots settings
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice

Safeguarding Commitment

We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.