Fitness Instructor, SMART - Casual

VON Canada; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation reconnue recherche un Instructeur de Fitness pour diriger des cours auprès de clients, en collaboration avec des professionnels de santé. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une certification CCAA et de l'expérience dans l'enseignement à des adultes, en prêtant attention aux besoins spécifiques liés à des conditions chroniques. Cette position implique des interactions fréquentes avec d'autres professionnels et des clients dans un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement des cours de conditionnement physique pour les adultes.
• Bilingue en Français/Anglais est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des cours de fitness.
• Participer à l'évaluation et à la révision des services délivrés.
• Signaler tout incident ou situation inappropriée.

Skills

Communication

Respect de la confidentialité

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Dépendabilité

Education

High school diploma

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 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 deemed appropriate by PT and/or coordinator.
• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and/or regulated professionals.
• Reports any situations deemed inappropriate to their PT/coordinator.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner following legislation and VON policies and procedures.
• Reports any defect in equipment that may endanger themselves or others.
• Functions and reports in compliance with 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 diploma.
• CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor and/or equivalent required at hire or within 3 months.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults, including specialized classes for chronic conditions such as Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, etc., is an asset.
• Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
• Experience working in an assisted living environment, e.g., 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.
• Ability to remain calm in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use, with a valid 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, involving physical activities such as lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. Individuals 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 applying for 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. If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close it at its discretion or follow a rolling deadline as specified in your Collective Agreement, with each period treated as a separate posting for seniority comparison.