Fitness Instructor, Rehabilitation - London, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph's Health Care London

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for implementing fitness programs based on the precautions and recommendations of the Physiotherapists for members of the Parkwood Fitness Centre and follow up with members to evaluate, modify and revise programs as required.

The Fitness Instructor will work with the other leaders of the Fitness Centre in developing the Fitness Centre Program and will be expected to conduct adapted aerobics, yoga, boxercise and facilitate group educational sessions on fitness-related topics.

Also, the Fitness Instructor will orient, oversee and educate volunteers working with the Fitness Centre. Additionally, the Fitness Instructor will participate in developing our community partnerships and investigate other community-based fitness resources.

The Fitness Instructor will be an integral member of the team implementing a Function Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling program for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

This is an innovative modality that improves cardiovascular fitness as well as reduces potential of secondary complications.

Essential Qualifications

Community College diploma in a health/fitnessrelated field
Formalized training in fitness instruction (eg. CAN-FITPRO certification)
Demonstrated knowledge of the impairments of individuals with physical disability and the implications for fitness programming
Experience in fitness programming and use of fitness equipment
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational & problemsolving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in French would be an asset
Training in adapted fitness for individuals with a physical disability
Experience in working with and supporting volunteers

Teaching and Research

St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to COVID management in the workplace.
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:
May 16, 2023

Submission deadline:
May 22, 2023

Michelle Robertson, Human Resources