Exercise Instructor - Toronto, Canada - Circle of Care

Circle of Care

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Job Description

The Group Exercise Instructor reports to the Supervisor, Exercise and Falls Prevention. He/she is responsible for instructing group exercise classes for clients in the community.

We are looking for:
a part-time, Exercise Instructor

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Hours of Work:
Approx 2-25 hours/week. Requires travel in the community and 2-5 days of availability per week (Monday to Friday only). May provide coverage for virtual classes.

Reports to:
Supervisor, Exercise and Falls Prevention

Responsibilities:

Class Facilitation & Management

Create and lead group exercise classes in the community
Promote health and wellness through health promotion activities, wellness lectures and health screening
Collect completed liability waivers for clients registered in the Group Exercise program and submit to the Program Supervisor monthly
Collect class attendance daily and enter attendance into the program's tracking software prior to the end of each month
Track all new clients registered in the Group Exercise program and record them in the program's tracking software prior to the end of each month
Enter timesheets into Circle of Care's payroll system weekly for managerial approval

Maintenance Management Duties

Ensure that the exercise equipment for each class is safe, clean and in proper working order and report damaged equipment to the Program Coordinator
Maintain the cleanliness of class areas and clean/store all equipment properly after each completed class

Team Building and Leadership

Actively participate in team initiatives and meetings
Build support for the agency's vision and departmental goals/objectives by communicating, collaborating and leading by example
Build rapport with team members to ensure a high performing team
Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall program strategy and daytoday activities
Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change

Health and Safety Management

Responsible for identifying health and safety concerns and injury reporting
Participate in health and safety processes and procedures
Participate in maintaining a safe workplace environment
Participate in all health and safety training initiatives
Providing adequate modifications for exercises

Qualifications:

Active learner in the area of wellness, passionate about the benefits of exercising for seniors and motivated to host several group classes per week independently
Holds an active CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Previous experience working with older adults in the community an asset
Previous experience leading group exercise classes or willingness to learn
Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication skills with clients, families, colleagues and the public
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
Dynamic individual that is positive, high energy
Fluency in French, Russian, Italian, Cantonese or languages other than English is an asset
Must be comfortable traveling between classes in the community by car or TTC

Additional information

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

Circle of Care requires that all employees, students and volunteers provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire.

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