A health walk leader to guide health walks in local countryside parks and woodland areas, encouraging community members to enhance their physical and mental well-being through regular outdoor walking activities.
We (SBC) will provide: Comprehensive initial training and induction, with on-going support. Access to necessary resources for planning and promotion. Opportunities for further training and development.
Sport & Active Life
Full training will be given on leading a walk including Risk Assessments, route planning and record keeping. First aid training will be provided.
Effective Communication: Ability to engage and communicate clearly with participants.
Organisational Skills: Good organisational skills to plan and deliver walks efficiently.
Local Knowledge: Familiarity of local parks and countryside.
Physical Fitness: Good baseline fitness to be able to deliver different distances throughout trails and woodland pathways.
Enthusiastic: Passionate about promoting health and well-being through walking.
Friendly and approachable: able to create a friendly atmosphere for all participants.
Reliable: dependable and committed to leading regular walks.
Motivational: Capable of encouraging and inspiring participants to stay active.
Observant: Attentive to the groups safety and individual participants needs during the walks.
Flexibility: Willing to adapt routes and plans based on weather conditions and group dynamics.
Community-Oriented: Interested in fostering community spirit and support local health initiatives.