Health Trainer

Typical Salary

£16,750 To £28,500

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

evenings / weekends attending events or appointments

How To Become a Health Trainer

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
volunteering
applying directly

College / University

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include:

Level 2 Award in Improving the Public's Health
Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Health

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You can work towards this role by doing a community sport and health officer advanced apprenticeship. You may be able to move on to a public health practitioner degree apprenticeship.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly for health trainer jobs, if you've got:

an understanding of the health issues facing the community
good communication skills in English and, for some jobs, a second community language
some GCSEs, including English

Qualifications or experience as a personal trainer, fitness instructor or dietitian can also be helpful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
knowledge of English language
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to use your initiative
sensitivity and understanding
customer service skills
administration skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties might include:

introduce people to relevant local services
help people understand how their behaviour affects their health
support and motivate individuals to change harmful habits
explain the benefits of healthier food and lifestyle choices
record activity levels and results, and use these to motivate clients

Working Environment

You could work in an office or in the community.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

You can get into this job through voluntary experience with local community groups.

You can contact the voluntary services co-ordinator or manager at your local NHS trust for advice on voluntary opportunities.

You can also contact the National Council for Voluntary Organisations about work placements.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about working as a health trainer from Health Careers.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

pass background checks