Fitness Instructor - Winnipeg, Canada - Alzheimer Society of Manitoba

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Minds in Motion fitness leaders are certified professionals who are passionate about working with older adults and are responsible for delivering a safe, stigma-free and fun-filled environment.

They also accept that participants will arrive with a varying level of ability and mobility.

The Minds in Motion exercise program focuses on mindful activity while integrating the following core elements into each 50-minute exercise session:


  • Warm up
  • Cardiovascular conditioning (seated and/or standing)
  • Cool down
  • Strength conditioning
  • Stretch

Responsibilities

  • Ensure participants understand your role, their role and the purpose of the exercise session
  • Maintain a clutterfree exercise space for participants and focus on safety, not sets
  • Encourage participants to share any physical concerns or limitations with you
  • Provide modifications to exercise, when needed
  • Engage socially with participants before and after each session
  • Debrief with the lead facilitator after each session regarding any participant issues
  • Attend the annual Minds in Motion development 1⁄2 day of training
  • Notify the lead facilitator in a timely fashion when conflicts in your schedule arise

Qualifications

  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Completion of postsecondary schooling in community recreation studies, kinesiology, human kinetics or health sciences and/or certification in provincial or national accredited exercise council or curriculum o Preference for leaders who have taken the active older adult module

Experience

  • A minimum of two years' experience leading exercise to music group fitness programs for older adults
  • Personal or professional experience with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias

Pay Rate:
$38 per hour based on 8-week contract


Locations Needed to Teach
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St.

James Assiniboia Centennial Pool and Fitness Centre, 644 Parkdale St, Winnipeg:

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Chalmers Community Centre, 480 Chalmers Ave, Winnipeg
To apply, send in your resume at your earlier convenience to:

Nicole McDonald, Dementia-Friendly Community Program Manager
For more information, please call the office at: Winnipeg) or Manitoba).


Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Casual


Salary:
From $38.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- group fitness leading: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
One location
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