MOVE Coach - Barrie

GoodLife Fitness; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodLife Kids Foundation is seeking a passionate MOVE Coach to lead fitness programming for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities. This role involves delivering exceptional coaching, building relationships with participants, and developing tailored workout plans. If you thrive on making a positive impact and have the necessary fitness certifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a current nationally recognized Group Fitness / Coaching certification.
• Experience delivering fitness classes.
• Access to reliable internet connection for virtual programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person fitness programs for youth with disabilities.
• Create and develop workout plans for MOVE Participants.
• Collaborate with MOVE Coaches to discover best practices.

Skills

Passion for working with youth with disabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proven leadership ability

Education

Group Fitness / Coaching certification

Current CPR-A certification

Job description

IMPORTANT – This position is an employment opportunity with GoodLife Kids Foundation and not GoodLife Fitness.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids

GoodLife Kids Foundation(GLKF) enables and supports kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through physical activity and fitness. Our vision is that all kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities experience the joys and benefits of being active.

Launched as a virtual program in November 2020, MOVE by GoodLife Kids is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12-21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. This in-person coaching role will contribute to the overall growth of the MOVE Program by reaching more youth.

What is a MOVE Coach?

EachMOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program, through adaptive and progressive workouts.

Youwillplay an important role helping with the continued development of this national program. You will provide input and recommendations as to what works for your Participants and try out recommendations from the rest of the coaching team.

GLKF will provide trainingon how to support youth with disabilities – if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit andhealthygood life, thiscould bethe job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Lead and deliver an exceptional fitness program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through coaching, instruction and facilitation to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all. For this in-person MOVE Program , youth will be accompanied and supported throughout the class by their teacher and educational assistants.
• Collaborating with other MOVE Coaches when discovering best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meets the programming guidelines of MOVE by GoodLife Kids in order to support the needs of the Participants.
• Build and maintain positive relationships withMOVEParticipants and our Community Partners.
• RespondtoMOVE Participants and Community Partner feedback and concerns.
• This role will be primarily leading in-person classes with the opportunity to be involved with our virtual programming as needed.
• Represent GoodLife Kids Foundation in a professional, positive, caring, and friendly manner

Do you have what it takes?

• Passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Experiencedelivering fitness classes.
• Must have a current nationally recognized Group Fitness / Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) / Personal Training Specialist (PTS)or relevant education.
• Must have a current CPR-A certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships withParticipants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access toreliableinternet connectionthat supports uninterrupted video conferencing.
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for helping others lead healthier lifestyles
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset