In-Home Senior Fitness Instructor – Falls Prevention

VON Canada (Ontario); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Hamilton is seeking a Fitness Instructor to provide client-centered exercises and promote health in older adults. You'll develop and deliver safe group exercises while ensuring client independence and tracking progress. Candidates should have a high school diploma, First Aid/CPR certification, and experience in teaching fitness to older adults. A background in healthcare education and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification are preferred. This role offers a flexible schedule in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults.
• Experience in a retirement home or assisted living environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers low-impact, safe and effective group exercises.
• Promotes client independence through fitness and health promotion.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner.

Skills

Good communication skills

Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations

Dependability and trustworthiness

Education

High school graduate

Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor

Post-secondary education in a healthcare setting

Job description

A community care organization in Hamilton is seeking a Fitness Instructor to provide client-centered exercises and promote health in older adults. You'll develop and deliver safe group exercises while ensuring client independence and tracking progress. Candidates should have a high school diploma, First Aid/CPR certification, and experience in teaching fitness to older adults. A background in healthcare education and a Seniors Fitness Instructor certification are preferred. This role offers a flexible schedule in a fulfilling environment.