Fitness Instructor, SMART (CSJ) - Students (Paid)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Students (Paid)
Program Name: SMART
Number of Bi-Weekly Hours: 70
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: No

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Summary:\u00A0

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to clients under the direction of the
Program coordinator and/or Physiotherapist (PT) associated with the program and in line with the\u00A0
certification standards. '

Key Responsibilities:\u00A0

• 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 PT and/or coordinator.
• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and/or regulated\u00A0
  professionals.
• Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their PT/coordinator.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON\u00A0
  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\u00A0
  and procedures.

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Common Responsibilities

• Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care\u00A0
  provider
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in\u00A0
  accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and\u00A0
  compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work\u00A0
• Practices and Procedures.
• Abides by all VON policies and work practices
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and\u00A0
  practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role
• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery

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External and Internal Relationships:

• Frequent interaction with Coordinator, Physiotherapist
• Frequent interaction with VON clients.

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Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school graduate.
• Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults including\u00A0
  experience teaching specialized classes for chronic conditions i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson\u00A0
  Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis etc. is an asset.
• Experience working in an assisted living environment i.e. recreation therapy is an asset.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset.\u00A0

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Skill Requirements:\u00A0

• 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.

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Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver\u2019s\u00A0
  license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen is required.\u00A0