Fitness Instructor, SMART Program - Casual

VON Canada; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Fitness Instructor, where you'll lead engaging fitness classes for older adults. This role emphasizes the importance of client goals and involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure effective service delivery. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of clients by promoting health and well-being through physical activity. If you're passionate about fitness and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, this position offers a rewarding experience in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with CCAA Certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Leads fitness classes and works towards client goals.
• Participates in service delivery reviews and educational in-services.

Skills

Good communication skills

Active listening skills

Dependability

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Calmness in unexpected situations

Education

High school diploma

CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: SMART Program
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Location(s): Muskoka Lakes and Gravenhurst area
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 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 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.