Fitness Instructor, SMART - Casual

CareerArc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fitness Instructor to lead fitness classes for older adults. This role involves guiding clients towards their fitness goals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for promoting health and well-being through physical activity, along with the necessary certifications and experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead fitness classes and work towards client goals.
• Participate in service delivery reviews and attend educational in-services.
• Report incidents and ensure compliance with OHS legislation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Active listening skills

Dependability

Trustworthiness

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Calmness in unexpected situations

Education

High school graduate

CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: SMART
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
On-Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - We're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

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 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 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).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.