Army Training Unit (North) Physical Training Instructor (PTI) - Altcar

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1994413

NATO Rank(s)

OR-3 - LCpl - L/Cpl, OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl

UK Rank(s)

Lance-Corporal, Corporal

Closing date

29/07/2025, 23:55

Anticipated start date

October 2025

Engagement type

Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR)

Commitment length

36 Months

Post Owner Email

al.mckenna838@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

ATU (NORTH) - Mark Rd, Hightown, Liverpool L38 0BQ, UK

Region

Merseyside

Country

United Kingdom

Vacancy detail

Job Description

Domestic Considerations, RSDs: The post offers a high attendance level and hybrid working days when appropriate, with the opportunity to work upwards of 48 days per year. Working pattern can involve week days and weekends during modular and consolidated courses. Army Reserve post, based in MERSEYSIDE with some travel and overnight duty required.

Position Role: To support the delivery of Unit training and administration as a Physical Training Instructor.

Responsibilities:

Instruction on courses to the standard as directed by the QMSI.
To be qualified to Advanced PTI and instruct on all PT/PD related subjects and prepare lessons.
To compile and complete attendance registers, MySafety reports, signature sheets, report all injuries and damages of personnel and equipment.
To act as admin NCO on a course, and any other duties as required by CoC.
Provide feedback to the Wing CSM on any aspect of the courses.
Conduct all gymnasium inductions, test permanent staff on annual fitness tests.
Support the QMSI PT in all aspects of PT/PD and to keep PTI log books up to date.
Provide advice, coaching, training programmes for Army Reserve personnel; whether fit, injured or returning from injury.

Essential Skills

AAPTI Basic Course as a minimum is essential

Suitable & Recommended on last SJAR for Phase 1 training.

Desirable Skills

Experience of working in a Phase 1 training establishment.

PTI Advance - can be obtained whilst in post.

Driving Licence.

Selection Process

Familiarisation Visit followed by Appointment Board.

Additional information

ATU (North) trains the Army's next generation of Army Reserve soldiers. We deliver demanding, realistic but safe basic training that develops the character of our soldiers so that they can embark on their military career with confidence and a will to win. We teach the values and standards of the British Army using inspirational role models and ensure that our soldiers can do the basics brilliantly.

Our mission is:

To deliver trained and motivated Reserve soldiers to the Field Army and establish a centre of excellence in the North of England.

Further Information:

We are a satellite training location who offer reservist the ability to train locally in a modular fashion . The unit is small with approximately 70 personnel. With our HQ in Strensall and 2 training companies based in Strensall (York) and Hightown (Merseyside). We welcome and train reserve recruits from all over the UK.

This role will also give you the opportunity to undertake training courses that may not be available to you through your own unit, such as skill at arms, range qualifications, BCD and Map Reading.

This is a reservist role that can offer up upwards of 48 days per year, working pattern can involve week days and weekends during modular and consolidated courses.

Further information and Job Spec available on request, please contact Capt McKenna - 0151 929 3386

PPP & Mil CV to be sent to: Capt McKenna (Al.McKenna838@mod.gov.uk)

If you require a template for PPP and/or Mil CV, please contact Capt McKenna as above to request.

For more information about how to apply for this opportunity, please visit the Army Reserve, Full-time Reserve job opportunities (army.mod.uk/army-careers/the-army-reserve/full-time-reserve-service-job-opportunities/).

This opportunity is closed to applications.