ON Windsor - Fitness leader - fitness for older adults (Fitness Assistant) - requires Aquafit Cert.

Title: Fitness leader - fitness for older adults (Fitness Assistant) (NOC: 5254)

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Part Time, Shift

Salary: $13.00 to $15.00 Hourly for 18 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Windsor, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Red Cross Swimming Instructor/Life Saving Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Fitness Instructor Certificate, Aqua Fitness Instructor Certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Recreational Concentration: Fitness and aerobics, Aqua Fitness

Type of Clients: Adults, Seniors, Persons with physical disabilities, Multi-ethnic groups

Work Setting: Community centre, Fitness centre, Rehabilitation centre, Swimming pool/centre

Activity Focus: Leading/instructing individuals, Leading/instructing groups

Specific Skills: Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques, Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs, Plan and carry out recreational activities, Attend to clients with special needs, Enforce safety rules and regulations, Understand principles of group dynamics, Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities

Additional Skills: Provide emergency or first aid assistance, Assist with special events, Prepare reports, Maintain and repair sports equipment, Keep logs and maintain records

Security and Safety: Enhanced reliability security clearance, Confidential security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own vehicle

Ability to Supervise: 11-15 people

Work Site Environment: In/on water

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information:Assists with the Chronic Disease Management Program throughout Windsor Essex. Good Knowledge of Chronic Diseases is required. A degree in Exercise Therapy or Physical Therapy would be an asset.

Employer: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

By E-mail: hr@wechc.org

Online: http://www.wechc.org/

Web Site: http://www.wechc.org/