Fitness Instructor, SMART Program - Casual

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 applicable (i.e. when completing required paperwork with new participants).
• Promotes client independence through fitness and health promotion.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals.
• Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
• Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by Program Supervisor.
• Provides fall prevention education as directed by Program Supervisor and/or designate.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Access to opportunities for training