Fitness Instructor (RPT 0.4)

VON Canada; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada seeks a part-time Fitness Instructor to lead fitness classes and support clients in achieving their health goals. This role involves working under the direction of healthcare professionals, ensuring a safe and motivating environment for senior participants. Candidates must have relevant certifications, teaching experience, and excellent communication skills. A commitment to promoting health in a supportive setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults.
• Experience teaching specialized classes for chronic conditions.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads fitness classes for clients under supervision.
• Works towards fulfillment of client goals.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Dependability

Calmness in unexpected situations

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: SMART program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to clients under the direction of the Program coordinator and/or Physiotherapist (PT) 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 PT and/or coordinator.
• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and/or regulated professionals.
• Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their PT/coordinator.
• 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 Coordinator, Physiotherapist and clients.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school graduate.
• CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor and/or equivalent required.
• 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

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