Exercise Instructor - Toronto, Canada - Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.


With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges.

3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking an
Exercise Instructor to join our Exercise & Fall Prevention Program team.





TITLE:
Exercise Instructor

TERM:
Full Time Permanent


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Deliver and present gentle fitness, cardio exercise and fall prevention classes to clients in the community in a safe environment; including preclass preparation and setup and postclass wrapup and cleanup
  • Complete and maintain enrolment and attendance records.
  • Facilitate information sessions as required
  • Follow all safety guidelines for fall prevention, elopement prevention, infection controls, etc.
  • Assisting with the ongoing development and evaluation of the Exercise & Falls Prevention Program
  • Complete all essential documentation accurately and within time requirements
  • Connect the participants to the program coordinator to access the needed services within and beyond the agency
  • Travel to and from various locations within the Scarborough, and Richmond Hill region
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Graduate of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Certificate program from a recognized Community College, and hold a PTA diploma or Kinesiology degree, Health Promotion Certificate, or Personal Trainer Certificate
  • Certified Senior Exercise Instructor from an accredited institution preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required
  • Previous experience working with older adult and seniors with mobility issues in a community setting is an asset
  • Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.
  • Flexible working hours
  • Proficiency in English; a second language commonly used by our clients, such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset
  • Some lifting and transfer
  • Occasional tasks may be physically demanding; e.g. lifting, transferring, etc.
  • Access to a vehicle and able to drive is an asset
  • Valid certification in First Aid and CPR
  • Current vulnerable sector check (completed within one year)

Benefits:


  • Dental Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • RRSP match
  • Comprehensive Orientation Program
  • Training and Education Subsidy

Application deadline:


  • Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Language:


  • Cantonese (preferred)
  • Mandarin (preferred)
  • Punjabi (preferred)
  • Hindi (preferred)
  • Urdu (preferred)
  • Tamil (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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