UK Ministry of Defence
Army - Physical Trainer
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Job Summary
Army Training Centre Pirbright, GU24 0QQ
The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from cyber and digital transformation, police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, psychologists, storekeepers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.
Under the management of the Officer Commanding / Physical & Recreational Training Centre the primary role of a Physical Trainer is to deliver the Common Military Syllabus Physical Development Pathways to Regular and Reserve Phase One recruits whilst ensuring physical fitness and Individual Training Requirements conformance to Permanent Staff.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, there is a requirement to be onsite full-time.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver the Common Military Syllabus Physical Development Pathways to Regular and Reserve Phase One recruits.
- Record all Common Military Syllabus Fitness Testing results onto the appropriate databases and provide statistical data to the Chain of Command when required.
- Programme design and deliver the PD Pathways to Recruits within Re-train Platoon & the Functional Skills Course.
- Provide the Chain of Command with both verbal and written updates pertaining to the progress of each recruit if and when required.
- Deliver Individual Training Requirements Fitness Testing to Permanent Staff.
- Input all Fitness Test data into the Fitness Information Service Software and provide statistical updates to the Chain of Command when required.
- Provide additional support to the Officer Commanding Physical & Recreational Training Centre when and if required.
- Provide support to the weekly Physical & Recreational Training Centre equipment maintenance and deep cleaning process.
- Provide additional support, when and if required, to unit Sports, Health, and Physical Training events outside of the Common Military Syllabus delivery.
- Attend all Staff Training required to safeguard instructor competency and Continual Professional Development and Annual Deficit Training.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the Common Military Syllabus Physical Development Pathways to Regular and Reserve Phase One recruits.
- Record all Common Military Syllabus Fitness Testing results onto the appropriate databases and provide statistical data to the Chain of Command when required.
- Programme design and deliver the PD Pathways to Recruits within Re-train Platoon & the Functional Skills Course.
- Provide the Chain of Command with both verbal and written updates pertaining to the progress of each recruit if and when required.
- Deliver Individual Training Requirements Fitness Testing to Permanent Staff.
- Input all Fitness Test data into the Fitness Information Service Software and provide statistical updates to the Chain of Command when required.
- Provide additional support to the Officer Commanding Physical & Recreational Training Centre when and if required.
- Provide support to the weekly Physical & Recreational Training Centre equipment maintenance and deep cleaning process.
- Provide additional support, when and if required, to unit Sports, Health, and Physical Training events outside of the Common Military Syllabus delivery.
- Attend all Staff Training required to safeguard instructor competency and Continual Professional Development and Annual Deficit Training.
Person specification
Essential Skills Required
- Level 2 Physical Training Qualification is required
- Must have good time management skills and the ability to work under own initiative
- A team player
- Computer literate - experience using the Microsoft 365 package is essential
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Qualifications
- Level 2 Physical Training Qualification is required
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other Benefits For Army Civil Servants Include
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme with a 28.97% contribution
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
- Free on-site parking
- Free use of the gym facilities, including the swimming pool
- On site coffee shop and café
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and qualification.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and the following Behaviours:
- Changing & Improving
- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of the Lead Behaviour - Communicating & Influencing. Your CV, and Behaviours - Managing a Quality Service and Changing & Improving will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.
At interview, you will be assessed against the Assessments and the following Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions.
As part of the interview, candidates will be required to complete a role‑related fitness assessment designed to demonstrate ability to instruct and model physical training activities. Reasonable adjustments are available on request. If reasonable adjustments are required, please ensure you put this on your job application and inform the Recruiting Line Manager in advance. For any further details regarding this, please email the candidate point of contact listed on this advert.
Assessments
You will be asked to deliver a 30 minute gym based PT lesson (your choice of delivery) - equipment can be provided. In line with the MOD’s Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) Management Practices Policy, potential SIO Physical Training instructors are required to deliver an instructional practice session. This is to demonstrate that candidates have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience commensurate with their qualification, as well as their ability to deliver Physical Training outputs in an environment representative of their intended employment.
You will be assessed and expected to achieve the output standards below for the Role Fitness Test Basic Training (RFT BT) Part One.
- A Mid-Thigh Pull Test – You will be required to conduct 1 static lift using a Mid-Thigh Pull Machine that is a static cabled system. Standard required is a pull of 95kg+. The aim of the Mid-Thigh Pull element is to assess muscular strength of the lower limb.
- A Med Ball throw Test – You will be required to throw a
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