Exercise Referral Instructor

University of Surrey - Sport Development Team

Location: Guildford

Salary: £33,119 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 8th September 2025

Closes: 22nd September 2025

Job Ref: 031925-R2

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students, the wider SSP community, and our Franchise athletes. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

The role

Exercise Referral Instructor (Active Wellbeing Physical Activity Coach)

Lead and deliver the new Active Wellbeing Physical Activity Service which is being funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Working with the Active Wellbeing Manager and Sport & Exercise Science department to develop specialised physical activity support for a wide range of long-term health conditions and reduce health inequalities. You will deliver a high-quality specialist exercise service within Surrey Sports Park, on campus and local community venues.

About you

You will be minimum level 3 exercise referral qualified and have a solid understanding of prescribing exercise programmes to those living with long-term health conditions.

We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexibility to suit the needs of the successful candidate.

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter.

Contact carly.pearson@surrey.ac.uk 07973 857520 for an informal discussion about the role.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.