MOVE Coach - Ingersoll

GoodLife Fitness; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodLife Kids Foundation is seeking a MOVE Coach to deliver exceptional fitness programming for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities. This role involves leading in-person classes, creating workout plans, and collaborating with a team to ensure a positive experience for participants. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with youth and relevant fitness certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fitness classes is essential.
• Must have a Group Fitness / Coaching certification.
• Current CPR-A certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver fitness programming for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Create and develop workout plans that meet programming guidelines.
• Collaborate with other MOVE Coaches to discover best practices.

Skills

Passion for working with youth with disabilities

Delivering fitness classes

Establishing professional relationships

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Education

Current nationally recognized Group Fitness / Coaching certification

Current CPR-A certification

Job description

IMPORTANT – This position is an employment opportunity with GoodLife Kids Foundation and not GoodLife Fitness.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids

GoodLife Kids Foundation (GLKF) enables and supports kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through physical activity and fitness. Our vision is that all kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities experience the joys and benefits of being active.

Launched as a virtual program in November 2020, MOVE by GoodLife Kids is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12-21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. This in-person coaching role will contribute to the overall growth of the MOVE Program by reaching more youth.

We’re excited to continue our in-person programming with the Thames Valley District School Board this school year.

What is a MOVE Coach?

Each MOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program, through adaptive and progressive workouts.

You will play an important role in helping with the continued development of this national program. You will provide input and recommendations as to what works for your Participants and try out recommendations from the rest of the coaching team.

GLKF will provide training on how to support youth with disabilities – if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit and healthy good life, this could be the job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Lead and deliver an exceptional fitness program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through coaching, instruction, and facilitation to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all. For this in-person MOVE Program, youth will be accompanied and supported throughout the class by their teacher and educational assistants.
• Collaborate with other MOVE Coaches to discover best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meet the programming guidelines of MOVE by GoodLife Kids to support the needs of the Participants.
• This role will primarily involve leading in-person classes with the opportunity to be involved with virtual programming as needed.
• Represent GoodLife Kids Foundation professionally, positively, and kindly.

Do you have what it takes?

• Passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Experience delivering fitness classes.
• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness / Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS), Personal Training Specialist (PTS), or relevant education.
• Current CPR-A certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access to reliable internet connection that supports uninterrupted video conferencing.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset.