Trainee Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and self-motivated person with the correct entry requirements to undertake Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor Training with the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).

Please visit the BACPR website for detailed information on entry requirements and course content.

We will cover the full course fee – currently £675 – for up to 2 people. This includes course material and the initial assessment fee. Please note, trainees will be expected to cover any additional costs, such as travel, or if you need to re-sit any section of your assessment.

This opportunity is available only to UK residents or to people with a right to live and work in the UK.

Why enrol and gain this qualification?

  • To further your career in health and fitness
  • To enable you to safely prescribe and deliver an exercise programme for individuals with cardiovascular disease
  • To enhance your knowledge in the field of cardiovascular disease to use in your existing work, whether working in a gym setting, personal training or supervising group exercise classes.
  • To gain the gold standard Specialist Cardiac Exercise Instructor Qualification recognised by CIMSPA and REPs Ireland. The training is awarded 10 CIMSPA CPD points and 16 REPs Ireland CPD points.

Trainees will also gain valuable experience by working alongside our current Cardiac Rehab Exercise Instructors in supporting our classes.

Suitable applicants will need to be well presented and passionate about exercise and healthy lifestyles. You will be expected to work on a self-employed basis.

Salary: negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

Role: to support our Cardiac Rehab Exercise Instructors in the delivery of exercise classes across North Gwent. On successful completion of the BACPR Level 4 Training, you will be required to work with the charity for a minimum of 12 months. Hours and salary will be negotiable.

For more information, please see the Job Description here.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to the Secretary, Tony Lowery, at office@cardiac-rehab.org.uk. You can also contact him on 07856 692 148.

Closing date for applications: 24th May  2025.

Interview and start date: to be agreed jointly.

Visit cardiac-rehab.org.uk to find out more about the charity.