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Fitness Instructor
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September 20, 2024
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U-Turn Parkinson's
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*We're looking for a Fitness Instructor to join our growing team! *
Teach our Empower-U, Golden Gloves or Tai Chi classes (learn more about our classes here: https://uturnparkinsons.org/our-classes/)
Fitness instructors are needed for day time hours (Monday - Friday between 10am - 2pm), evenings (Tuesday & Thursdays) and Saturday mornings.
Day-time classes are held at 525 Beresford Avenue. Evening/Weekend classes are held at 200 Woodlawn St.
*U-Turn Parkinson?s is a non-profit organization that works to empower people living with Parkinson?s Disease (PD) *through the delivery of research-based exercise and wellness programming focused on targeting the symptoms of PD. U-Turn Parkinson?s Fitness Instructors are responsible for leading weekly PD focused exercise classes which incorporate and combine targeted interval strength training, stretching, and core, balance and agility work with coordination and cognitive exercises. As PD affects individuals differently, our Fitness Instructors must be able to provide and demonstrate suitable and safe modifications of exercises for a range of abilities including standing and seated options. Our Fitness Instructors have what it takes to engage and lead participants in a fun and safe environment, while offering a challenging workout.
*A U-Turn Parkinson?s Fitness Instructor has one or more of the following qualifications:*
* Certified Fitness Leader Certificate
* Post-Secondary Degree and Professional License and/or designation in a complimentary clinical field such as Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Kinesiology. Etc.
* Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Training
* A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
*Specific Fitness Instructor responsibilities:*
Every U-Turn Parkinson?s Instructor has the responsibility to provide a safe, fun, and challenging class atmosphere for U-Turn Parkinson?s Members by accommodating the following:
* Class planning, set-up, implementation and clean up with appropriate exercises which meet the Parkinson?s Foundation exercise guidelines: https://www.parkinson.org/expert-care/Professional-Education/Resources/Exercise
* General instruction and demonstration of exercises for U-Turn Parkinson?s members including appropriate seated or standing modifications where/as necessary;
* Obtain knowledge of class participant challenges/needs including fall risks, liability waivers (all provided by U-Turn Parkinson?s) and any other issues that may require intervention based on the on-going assessment and observation of participants in class.
* Take attendance each class using the MindBody App
* Delegate and direct volunteers (U-Crew) as needed in the set-up, duration, and clean-up of classes
* Communicate any needs, issues, questions or concerns as necessary to the Program Manager
* Act as the main voice of direction, reason and delegation of responsibilities in case of an emergency during the class
*To apply, please email your cover letter and resumé to jordana@uturnpd.org by Friday,*
*October 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM CST.*
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 ? 6 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
* Which of our class(es) are you most interested in teaching?
* Are you available to teach between 10am - 2pm, Monday - Friday?
* Are you available to teach between 5pm - 8pm Tuesday & Thursday evenings?
* Are you available to teach on Saturdays between 10am - 12:30pm?
Licence/Certification:
* First Aid Certification (required)
* Certified Fitness Instructor (required)
* CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-11
Expected start date: 2024-10-28
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LocationWinnipeg, MB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$35.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9455015602
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