Senior Fitness Instructor - In-Home & Community

VON; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fitness Instructor role with VON Canada delivers client-centered, evidence-based exercise programs in clients' homes and community settings. You will lead low-impact group or in-home sessions for older adults under supervision, adapting activities to safety considerations and individual goals.

Responsibilities include preparing the exercise environment, using equipment like resistance bands and weights, promoting independence, and reporting incidents per regulations and VON policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• First Aid and CPR required.
• Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor or equivalent within 3 months of hire.
• Post-secondary healthcare education is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching group fitness to older adults.
• Experience in retirement/assisted living is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up class environment with chairs and equipment.
• Develop, modify and deliver low-impact group or in-home exercises for older adults.
• Identify and utilize tools such as resistance bands, balls, weights and music.
• Communicate effectively to obtain information and complete required paperwork.
• Promote client independence and work toward client goals.
• Attend in-services; provide fall prevention education.
• Report incidents promptly per legislation and VON policies.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to ensure client care.

Skills

Respect for privacy

Dependability

Good communication

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

First Aid & CPR

Seniors Fitness Instructor cert or equivalent

Post-secondary education in healthcare (asset)

2+ years group fitness for older adults

Job description

The Fitness Instructor role with VON Canada delivers client-centered, evidence-based exercise programs in clients' homes and community settings. You will lead low-impact group or in-home sessions for older adults under supervision, adapting activities to safety considerations and individual goals.

Responsibilities include preparing the exercise environment, using equipment like resistance bands and weights, promoting independence, and reporting incidents per regulations and VON policies.