Full-time Kinesiologist

**Full-Time, Permanent**

**Monday - Friday**

**3338 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC**

**Our Mission to You**:
As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.

**What We Look For**:
Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way

**Your Opportunity**

We’re looking for a Kinesiologist. This role is responsible for enhance residents' health, support injury prevention, and contribute to the overall wellness culture within the community.

**What You Will Do**:

- Design and implement evidence-based fitness and wellness programs tailored to help residents stay fit, healthy, and achieve their individual wellness goals.
- Utilize knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and psychomotor behavior to develop strategies that improve health, prevent injuries, and enhance overall well-being.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate residents’ physical abilities, health conditions, and wellness goals, and develop personalized plans to meet their needs.
- Advise residents on safe movement techniques and provide injury prevention strategies to reduce the risk of falls, strains, and other health-related issues.
- Work closely with the Health & Wellness Manager and other team members to integrate kinesiology practices into broader wellness initiatives and support the community’s health objectives.
- Track residents' progress in fitness and wellness programs, adjusting plans as needed to ensure continued improvement and goal achievement.
- Educate residents on the importance of physical activity and wellness, offering guidance on exercise, posture, movement patterns, and overall health.
- Tailor programs specifically for the active aging population, ensuring that activities are appropriate for residents of varying abilities and support their long-term health.
- Offer ongoing encouragement, support, and motivation to residents, helping them stay engaged with their wellness routines and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provide fitness guidance and wellness support as part of a team that operates 24/7, ensuring residents have access to the resources they need to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle at all times.

**Qualifications or Skills Required**:

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Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory**:

- A Bachelor or Masters’ degree in kinesiology or a related field such as Human Kinetics, Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology (required)
- Minimum two years creating, delivering and assessing programs to support individual health and wellness (required)
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products (required)
- Experience working with active aging adults in seniors’ housing context (independent living preferred)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (required)

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.