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AGC JOURNAL 2016

Life as a

Physical Training Instructor

By Corporal Nerys Jones

When I think of the best job High Profile my tour I have seen many happy faces
you can have in the Army, returning. The opportunity to make an
impression with those who you may end
working in a gymnasium full Being a Physical Training Instructor at up working with in the same detachment
Worthy Down is a high profile job and
time would definitely be on you become well known and respected at the end of your assignment is fantastic;
that list. throughout your own Corps and also the you genuinely do get to know everyone.
other organisations you work alongside.
The Triple Crown is one of our main Other Opportunities
events which takes a lot of organisation,
involving long but rewarding hours to We get plenty of time between lessons to
make the day a success. It’s a great day do our own individual training, especially
to see the variety of people from the old if you have your own personal goals. For
and bold to the newer soldiers and officers example, some members of the gym staff
returning to take part or support. The have completed the London Marathon,
Corps cross-country relay’s is another high Military and Civilian Triathlons, Tough
profile event that we as a department Mudder, Iron Man competitions and
organise and once again offers a great many more. There is also plenty of
opportunity to catch up with friends. opportunity to take part in adventurous

Nerys Jones with her London Marathon number training and sport, whether this is
Daily Routine mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing,
Sport Orientated Daily routine involves delivering lessons mountaineering, boxing coach or many
other activities. Three of my colleagues
to the Phase 2 and Phase 3 students, as achieved their British Association of Snow
I joined the Adjutant Generals Corps as a well as the permanent staff for both the Sport Instructors Level 2 qualification
very active, sport orientated person. This Personal Administration Training Wing this year whilst another is now a civilian
was part of the reason why I wanted to and the Food Services Wing. The variation qualified Metafit instructor whilst others
complete the All Arms Physical Training in content and style alone is a challenge, gained their civilian Spinning Instructor
Instructor course, with the intention of as we not only deliver lessons to the Army, qualification.
working at Worthy Down. Currently the but also to the Royal Air Force and very
gym staff is made up of ten instructors. soon the Royal Navy. The students within Endnote
With Project Wellesley in full swing we the courses also differ significantly and
will be moving into the new gymnasium include Potential Officers with no military This is a hugely rewarding job where you
in mid 2018 where the staff will grow to training, Phase 2 recruits, Phase 3 students have the opportunity to make a difference,
include Royal Air Force instructors. As a on Career, Leadership and Management further people’s physical prowess, develop
varied team we all have different interests, and Trade courses, Voluntary Transferees, yourself and enjoy a different challenge
but we work hard to ensure we mix and other personnel on courses. During outside our core role.
together.

The Job

The job itself is superb and comes with
many perks. Being able to tell the
Commanding Officer to do as many press
ups as you like (and getting away with it)
is one of the weekly highlights. Spending
most of your day in shorts and tee shirts in
the sizzling summer months is another. If
you are sporty or physically minded, then Gymnasium staff at the Triple Crown. Gymnasium staff with Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant
the daily opportunities are amazing. Nerys Jones is second from left General James Bashall CBE

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