Fitness Instructor, SMART Program - Part-time 0.4

Job description

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.4 FTE) Program Name: SMART Program Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 30 Work Schedule: Days Location(s): Timmins and/or surrounding area On Call: No Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary: The Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing client-centered, evidence based, efficient care to individuals in their homes and community. The Fitness Instructor delivers exercises to clients under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or designate associated with the program and in line with the certification standards. Key Responsibilities: - Sets up physical class environment (chairs, equipment, etc.). - Develops, modifies and delivers low-impact, safe and effective group or in-home exercises that prevent injury, reduce risk of falls and provide therapeutic benefits for older adults. Incorporates specific attention to underlying medical issues and associated risks for high-risk and/or frail older adults. - Identifies and effectively utilizes tools and resources for relevant work (i.e. resistance bands, exercise balls, weights, music and other such progra...