Move Coach - Barrie

GoodLife Kids; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 3,300 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

GoodLife Kids Foundation is launching MOVE by GoodLife Kids, an in-person class for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities, with virtual options across Canada. The MOVE Coach will design adaptive workouts, lead sessions, and collaborate with fellow coaches to ensure a positive, engaging experience for Participants.

The role requires a current fitness coaching certification, CPR-A, reliable transportation, and a passion for helping youth with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nationally recognized Group Fitness/Coaching certification such as FIS or PTS.
• CPR-A certification is required to support youth participants.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to Barrie location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver an exceptional fitness program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through coaching and facilitation.
• Collaborate with other MOVE Coaches and Supervisors to share best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meet MOVE guidelines for Participants.
• Build positive relationships with Participants and Community Partners.
• Respond to Participant and Caregiver feedback and concerns.
• Primarily lead in-person classes with potential involvement in virtual programming.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Youth coaching

CPR-A certified

Reliable transportation

Education

Group Fitness/Coaching certification

CPR-A certification

Job description

## **GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION – MOVE COACH** **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. The MOVE by GoodLife Kids program is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12 – 21 years with autism and intellectual disabilities. MOVE by GoodLife Kids Program class runs In Person and Virtually across Canada up to three times per week. MOVE Classes incorporate social time, workouts, dancing, and mental wellness. This posting is for an in-person class launching in October 2026, that will be delivered at a GoodLife Fitness Club. **What is a MOVE Coach?** Each MOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program, through adaptive and progressive workouts. You will play 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 training on how to support youth with disabilities – if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit and healthy good life, this could be the 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.* Collaborating with other MOVE Coaches and Supervisors when discovering best practices.* Create and develop workout plans that meet programming guidelines of MOVE by GoodLife Kids to support the needs of the Participants.* Build and maintain positive relationships with MOVE Participants and our Community Partners.* Respond to MOVE Participants and Caregiver feedback and concerns.* This role will primarily lead 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.* Experience delivering fitness classes.* Able to deliver in-person classes* Reliable transportation.* Must have or being willing to obtain a current nationally recognized Group Fitness /Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS).* Must have a current CPR-A certification.* Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.* Access to reliable internet connection that supports uninterrupted video conferencing.* A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset **Location & Availability** **Must be available:** Thursday: 6:55-8:10pm Availability to substitute Coach the following class will be considered an asset: * Tuesday: 6:55-8:10pm **Location**: Barrie Commerce Park Goodlife Fitness (42 Commerce Park Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8) **Accommodations** GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. Please email [e-mail] for any accommodation requests or to learn more about our accessibility practices. **Compensation:**The selected candidate will start at a base wage of $35.00 for their class hours. In addition, there will be further hours for administration at a base wage of $17.95. The expected annual total compensation is $3,900 determined by the expected total number of scheduled hours per year.