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 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 training.

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 be expected to work for us on a part-time self-employed basis for 10 hours per week and will gain valuable experience by assisting our current team of Specialist Exercise Instructors in delivering our programme of weekly classes.

Suitable applicants will need to be well presented and passionate about exercise and healthy lifestyles.

Salary: negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

Role: to support our Specialist Exercise Instructors in the delivery of exercise classes across North Gwent. On successful completion of the BACPR 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 full Role Description. You can also contact the Chair, Jacky Miles, at info@cardiac-rehab.org.uk or on 07484 658 319.

To apply, please download and complete this Application Form, then return it by email to info@cardiac-rehab.org.uk.

Closing date: 17 August 2025.

Interview and start date: to be agreed jointly.