Fitness Instructor, SMART Program - Casual

Job description

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Casual Program Name: SMART Program Work Schedule: Days 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-centred, 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 program enhancers). - Utilizes effective communication skills to obtain information from the clients, as a...