Fitness Instructor

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada VON Canada (Ontario) Full time

**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: Exercise and Falls Prevention
Work Schedule: Days
Bi-weekly Hours: 30
On-Call: No

**Job Summary**:
The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to senior clients under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or Registered Kinesiologist associated with the program and in line with the certification standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

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

**External and Internal Relationships**:

- Frequent interaction with Supervisor and clients.

**Education, Designations and Experience**:

- High school graduate.
- CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor and/or equivalent an asset
- Experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults including experience teaching specialized classes for chronic conditions i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis etc. is an asset.
- Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
- Experience working in an assisted living environment i.e. recreation therapy is an asset.
- Being bilingual in French/English is an asset.

**Skill Requirements**:

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

**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.
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

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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