Fitness Instructor, Bilingual (Cas)

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Casual

Program Name: SMART

Work Schedule: Days

On Call: No

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

• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and/or regulated professionals.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the OHS legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.
• Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by PT and/or coordinator.
• Reports any defect in any equipment which may endanger themselves or others.
• Leads fitness classes.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals as outlined on assessment.
• Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
• Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their PT/coordinator.

External And Internal Relationships

• Frequent interaction with VON clients.
• Frequent interaction with Coordinator, Physiotherapist.

Education, Designations And Experience

• Experience working in an assisted living environment i.e. recreation therapy is an asset.
• Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset
• Must be Bilingual
• 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.
• 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.
• High school graduate.

Skill Requirements

• Respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations.

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.

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