Fitness Instructor (RPT 0.4)

VON Canada; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Fitness Instructor, where you will lead engaging fitness classes for seniors, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults, promoting their physical activity and well-being. You will work closely with a supportive supervisor and have the chance to participate in ongoing training and education. If you are passionate about fitness and enjoy working with seniors, this position is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital community service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and CCAA Certification required.
• 2+ years experience teaching fitness classes for older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fitness classes for senior clients under supervision.
• Participate in service delivery review and evaluation.
• Report incidents and equipment defects promptly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Active listening skills

Dependability

Trustworthiness

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations

Education

High school graduate

CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: Exercise and Falls Prevention
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Job Summary:

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to senior clients under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or Registered Kinesiologist associated with the program and in line with the certification standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads fitness classes.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals as outlined on assessment.
• Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
• Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by Supervisor.
• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Supervisor / Regulated Professional.
• Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their Supervisor.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.
• Reports any defect in any equipment which may endanger themselves or others.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the OHS legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Frequent interaction with Supervisor and clients.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school graduate.
• CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor and/or equivalent is required at the time of hire or within 3 months from time of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults including experience teaching specialized classes for chronic conditions i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis etc. is an asset.
• Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
• Experience working in an assisted living environment i.e. recreation therapy is an asset.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset.

Skill Requirements:

• Respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle Insurance.
• Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen is required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

About the company

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) is Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. Support us today! www.GiveToVON.ca