Director of the Program for Active Living (PAL) - Kinesiologist

Schlegel Villages; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elder care is seeking a Director of the Program for Active Living to join their team in Windsor, ON. The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Kinesiology and be dedicated to providing high-quality care for residents, leading team initiatives and collaborating with various stakeholders. This role emphasizes a supportive, resident-centered approach in a community environment committed to holistic health care.

Benefits

Personal & Professional Growth

Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Discounts at Village Services

Team Appreciation Events

Financial Hardship Program

Loans and Scholarship Programs

Retirement Savings

Uniforms and Aspiration T-Shirts

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology with focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation.
• Current membership with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Experience in Long-Term Care setting considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for PAL program development and evaluation.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders regarding OT/PT services and therapy programs.
• Evaluate PAL programs, including restorative and research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Caring Attitude

Psychomotor Behaviour Knowledge

Education

Degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Director of the Program for Active Living (PAL) - Kinesiologist

Job Category: Therapy Services

Requisition Number: DIREC024711

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• Posted: May 28, 2025
• Full-Time

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Aspen Lake - OS
9855 McHugh Street
Windsor, ON N8P0A6, CAN

Our Village of Aspen Lake, located in Windsor, Ontario, has an exciting opportunity for a Kinesiologist, DIRECTOR of the Program for Active Living to join their team.

At Schlegel Villages, you can be YOU while being part of OUR Family.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Personal & Professional Growth - We grow 8 out of 10 leaders internally
• Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
• Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Discounts at Village Services
• Team Appreciation Events and Points Program
• Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund - Financial Hardship Program
• Loans and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement Savings
• Uniforms & Aspiration T-Shirts

To be successful as our new Director of the PAL, you will:

• Have a Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation
• Be a member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• Provide leadership and direction for the development and evaluation of comprehensive operational policies and programs for the Village PAL program
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including the LHIN regarding OT/PT services, vendor relations for resident equipment, external service providers for therapy/exercise programs
• Provide leadership, support, and evaluate PAL programs and projects including restorative, restraints, falls, care conferences, and research-to-practice initiatives
• Participate in Village interdisciplinary team meetings or committees and collaborate with other team members
• Provide leadership to the PAL Coordinator and support PAL Students, Volunteers, and contracted therapy services
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and team members
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the role

Assets for our PAL Coordinator candidate:

• Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting
• Current Heart Save Level of CPR

As a Director of the PAL Program, you will:

Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture, delivering high-quality care and advocating for residents' active participation in decisions about their physical care.

You can be you while being a part of our family.

At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design, and culture change. Our success and resident satisfaction depend on YOU and our teams.

We aim to provide a enriching experience for all community members, including team members. We are family owned and operated, committed to our mission: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, within an internal neighborhood design that fosters a caring community emphasizing optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is committed to accessibility and will accommodate individual needs according to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from newcomers, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, youth, and new Canadians.

We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.