Fitness Instructor

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada U-Turn Parkinson's Full time

**Casual Position**:1-2 group fitness classes/week, weekday, daytime hours

**Class Format**: Full body strength and conditioning group fitness program for ages 40-90. Some standing and some seated participants.

**Location**:525 Beresford Avenue, Winnipeg (In-Person or Online)

U-Turn Parkinson’s is a non-profit organization that works to empower people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the delivery of research-based exercise and wellness programming focused on targeting the symptoms of PD. A U-Turn Parkinson’s Coach is responsible for leading weekly PD focused exercise classes which incorporate and combine targeted interval strength training, stretching, and core, balance and agility work with coordination and cognitive exercises. As PD affects individuals differently, a coach must be able to provide and demonstrate suitable and safe modifications of exercises for a range of abilities including standing and seated options. A coach has what it takes to engage and lead participants in a fun and safe environment, while offering a challenging workout.

**A U-Turn Parkinson’s Coach has one or more of the following qualifications**:

- Certified Fitness Leader Certificate (ISSA, MFA, CPT, CEP, etc.)
- Post-Secondary Degree and Professional License and/or designation in a complimentary clinical field such as Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Kinesiology. Etc.
- Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Training
- A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

**Specific Coaching Responsibilities**:
Every U-Turn Parkinson’s Coach has the responsibility to provide a safe, fun, and challenging class atmosphere for U-Turn Parkinson’s Members by accommodating the following:

- Class planning, set-up and implementation with appropriate exercises which meet the Parkinson’s Foundation exercise guidelines and U-Turn Parkinson’s format
- General instruction and demonstration of exercises for U-Turn Parkinson’s members including appropriate seated or standing modifications where/as necessary
- Obtain knowledge of class participant challenges/needs including fall risks, liability waivers (all provided by U-Turn Parkinson’s) and any other issues that may require intervention based on the on-going assessment and observation of participants in class
- Take attendance each class using the MindBody App
- Delegate and direct volunteers (U-Crew) as needed in the set-up, duration, and clean-up of classes
- Communicate any needs, issues, questions or concerns as necessary to the Program Coordinator
- Act as the main voice of direction, reason and delegation of responsibilities in case of an emergency during the class

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 3 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- group fitness: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-31



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