Fitness Instructor (RPT 0.4)

Victorian Order of Nurses; Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Fitness Instructor for a part-time role. The instructor will lead fitness classes, help clients achieve their health goals, and collaborate with physiotherapists. This position requires certification in fitness training and experience with older adults. Candidates should be dependable, have good communication skills, and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; CCAA Certification required within 3 months.
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults is an asset.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads fitness classes and works towards client goals.
• Participates in service delivery review and reports safety issues.
• Ensures compliance with OHS legislation and VON policies.

Skills

Good communication

Active listening

Dependability

Trustworthiness

Ability to remain calm

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

CCAA Certification as Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: SMART
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 theprogram and in line with the certification standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads fitness classes.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals as outlined on assessment.
• Participates in an ongoing 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 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 isan 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.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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 athttp://www.von.ca/en/accessibilityfor further details.