Fitness Instructor (Cas) Jobs

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Casual

Program: 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

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

External And Internal Relationships

• Frequent interaction with Coordinator, Physiotherapist and clients.

Education, Designations And Experience

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

Skill Requirements

• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required
• Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen is required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast- paced environment; Attention to Detail; Carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Grip; Walk, Sit, Stand, Climb stairs; Fine hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further information and contact details.

In accordance with the Employer’s policy, Mandatory Vaccination: COVID-19, it is required that all VON Canada Nova Scotia Branch, VON Canada Ontario Branch and VON Canada (National) employees, contractors, volunteers and students be fully vaccinated (subject only to legitimate established exemptions of a medical nature or where there is a valid human rights exception).
To facilitate this policy, all VON Canada employees, students, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide written attestation confirming that they are fully vaccinated and reasonable proof of vaccination status, inclusive of any government-issued documentation.