Exercise Leader, Healthy Heart - New Westminster, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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New Westminster, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Program Leader, YMCA Healthy Heart

Terms:
Permanent, Part-Time

Location:

Various class locations (Coquitlam, Surrey and Port Moody), as well as possible work from home for virtual class coverage.

Start Date:
As soon as possible.

Hours of Work:
Depending on applicant availability could be anywhere from hours per week (with growth potential).

Shifts:
Various offerings with classes all falling between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Rate:
$25.00 per hour

Reports To:
Program Supervisor, YMCA Healthy Heart

The YMCA Healthy Heart Program is a medically-managed, community-based cardiac rehabilitation and maintenance exercise program.

Since the COVID pandemic the YMCA Healthy Heart program has been offering a mix of fully virtual exercise classes on Zoom, as well as Hybrid programs (which offer participants both one virtual, and one in-person, exercise class per week).

Nature and Scope:

The YMCA Healthy Heart Program Leader will report to the YMCA Healthy Heart Supervisor and will work collaboratively with other staff, volunteers and participants.

The Program Leader is responsible for program delivery, customer service, and the health and safety of participants in the classes in which they work.

The Program Leader works closely with the Program Supervisors, and Exercise Leaders to support the overall delivery of the program.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead and/or oversee high quality exercise classes for individuals with known heart disease or other chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and congestive heart failure in a group exercise environment
Assist class supervisor with medical case management including medical and safety monitoring of participants during classes, and providing individual exercise prescription and education to participants
Complete orientation sessions and monthly phone call checkins with participants as required providing advice, education and encouragement
Report any updates regarding participant's medication changes and medical status and submit incident reports as necessary to the Program Supervisor
Ensure the safety of all participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards, policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to by all program participants
Work with program staff to respond to any emergencies and provide First Aid as needed/possible
Attend staff meetings and complete YMCA and program training as required
May be offered additional hours to also assist with the administrative function of the program including phoning prospective participants, preparing medical files, booking appointments, faxing doctor's offices, providing customer service, etc.

Qualifications/Experience:

Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Certification from the American College Sport Medicine (ACSM) or the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics
BCAK Practicing Membership an asset
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate (can be obtained prior to starting)
Current Group Fitness Certificate and Group Exercise experience an asset
Cardiac rehabilitation experience and experience working with older adults and/or individuals with chronic disease preferred
Good team player with strong customer service, relationshipbuilding and communication skills

Situation:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC - Even Stronger Together.

This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

Our values guide our decision-making and behavior:
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Do the right thing