Goodlife Kids Foundation

Position Description

GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION - In Person MOVE Coach

This position is located in Barrie

Who is a MOVE Coach?

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.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids is an adapted physical activity program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities that focuses on physical literacy and building a love for fitness.

We are excited to be introducing in-person programming across Canada with various organizations. One of the first in-person locations will be at the GoodLife Fitness location in Barrie Ontario.

This in-person coaching role will contribute to the overall growth of the MOVE Program by reaching more youth in addition to our virtual programming that has been offered since November 2020.

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?

• Passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Experience delivering fitness classes.
• Able to deliver inperson classes in Barrie Commerce Park GoodLife Fitness Club.
• Relevant fitnessrelated certification or education (i.e., Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS) or a diploma in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and/or Physical Education)
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access to reliable internet connection that 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

Do you have what it takes?

• 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 inperson MOVE Program, youth will be accompanied and supported throughout the class by their caregiver.
• 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 with MOVE Participants and our Community Partners.
• Respond to MOVE Participants and Community Partner feedback and concerns.
• This role will be primarily leading inperson 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
• At GoodLife Kids Foundation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._

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