Fitness Instructor, Bowmanville
(Casual)

Reporting to the Supervisor, Exercise and Falls Prevention the Exercise Instructor will lead online and/or in-person exercise classes, providing instruction and guidance to class participants.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Actively leads exercise classes, including aid to individual class participants, form corrections, exercise modifications, and promotion of guidelines for safe participation
Sets up of physical class environment (chairs, equipment, etc.), preparation for on-line streaming of exercise classes, and cleaning of exercise equipment in some service locations
Provides aid to individual class participants, including form corrections, exercise modifications, and promotion of guidelines for safe participation
Provides First aid and CPR assistance if/when required
Submits class attendance to program coordinator

Qualifications:

Specialized training and certification/registration in various fitness and wellness programming, including Group Exercise
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate CPR C & AED
Minimum 1-year experience working with seniors
Minimum 1-year experience leading exercise/fitness classes
Experience in fitness testing, exercise prescription, and group fitness program implementation
Experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments including but not limited to: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and age-related cognitive decline
Autonomy and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, location staff and other healthcare professionals
Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and how common injuries and/or surgeries may affect mobility
Experience working with mobility aid
Instructors are required to be certified in various fitness and wellness programming from various certifying bodies including but not limited to:
CAN FIT Pro
CSEP
ACE
Various Yoga certifying bodies
Zumba Fitness
Nordic Pole Walking
College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
Registered Physiotherapists
Adhere to all safety protocols including COVID-19 safety practices

Compensation: $25 per hour; with 4% vacation pay

Please apply in writing outlining qualifications and experience to: Human Resources, Community Care Durham email

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bowmanville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-13

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