Exercise Leader, Healthy Heart

3 weeks ago


New Westminster, Canada YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER Full time

**Position Title**:Exercise Leader,** **YMCA Healthy Heart

**Terms**: Permanent, Part-Time

**Location**: Bettie Allard YMCA (555 Emerson St. Coquitlam) and/or Tong Louie YMCA (14988 57 Ave., Surrey), with possible on-call hours in Port Moody (Port Moody Rec Centre - 300 Ioco Rd) and/or in virtual classes

**Hours**: 4 - 8+ hours per week

**Schedule**: Classes needing coverage include:
*** Surrey - Wed. and Fri. mornings, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Coquitlam - Wed. and Fri mornings, 10:15 am - 11:45 am

(One staff person could cover both classes. Hours would be 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed. and Fri. with paid mileage between sites)

There is also the possibility of picking up on-call shifts in other Healthy Heart classes depending on availability.

**Rate**: $23/hour

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Reports To**: Supervisor, YMCA Healthy Heart

**Nature & Scope**:
The YMCA Healthy Heart Program is a community based cardiac rehabilitation exercise and education program. Medically directed exercise classes are currently offered virtually through the _Healthy Heart at Home_ program, in Vancouver, Port Moody, and in the communities of Surrey and Coquitlam starting in 2023.

The YMCA Healthy Heart Exercise Leader will report to a YMCA Healthy Heart Supervisor and will work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers and participants. The Exercise Leader is responsible for program delivery, role modeling, and building relationships.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Lead group fitness activities, co-facilitating this safe group exercise program for individuals with known heart disease and/or other chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and congestive heart failure in a group exercise environment
- In conjunction with Class Supervisor responsible for medical case management including monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar and target heart rate measurements and providing individual exercise prescription and education for all participants
- Responsible for reporting all updates regarding medication changes, and medical issues, and submitting incident reports as necessary to the Class Supervisor
- Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members
- Respond to emergencies and provide First Aid as needed
- Attend staff planning sessions and complete training as required
- Ensure classes start and end on time and participants are safe, motivated and engaged throughout

**Please note**:Experience in this role may count for hours toward an ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification, if applicable.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics and/or ACSM or BCRPA Group Fitness Leader and/or Personal Trainer certification
- Certified Exercise Physiology designation an asset
- Experience working with older adults and/or individuals living with chronic disease preferred
- Cardiac rehabilitation experience an asset
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate (can be obtained prior to starting)
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle preferred due to the varied class locations

**Competencies**:
**Leading Self**
- Evolve in Professional Capability - Commit to being better
- Achieve Excellence and Authenticity - Show up with the best version of you

**Leading Others**
- Develop the Potential in Others - Help people grow and lead
- Create a Culture of Connection - Build bridges between people and partners

**Leading Mission**
- Think and Act Strategically - Make good decisions and act on them
- Make an Intentional Impact - Advance the strength and cause of the YMCA

**Situation**:
YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually. Our values guide our decision-making and behavior:

- Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
- Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
- Keep our promises -We do what we



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