Fitness Instructor (RPT 0.6)

VON Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Fitness Instructor, where you will lead fitness classes for older adults, helping them achieve their health goals. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, physiotherapists, and coordinators while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for promoting health and well-being through physical activity and will thrive in a collaborative setting. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of seniors and possess the required certifications, we invite you to apply and be part of this meaningful mission.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor required.
• 2+ years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fitness classes and work towards client goals.
• Participate in service delivery reviews and provide fall prevention education.

Skills

Communication Skills

Dependability

Active Listening

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name: SMART
Number of Hours Biweekly: 45
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 Supervisor 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 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 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.
• 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 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