Position: Certified Seniors Fitness Instructor – Falls Prevention
Status: Part time, Fixed-term - 36 months
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Reporting to: Manager, Health & Wellness
Start Date: September 08, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dynamic group leader passionate about motivating older adults to lead active and healthy lives! You will be responsible for independently carrying out engaging, safe and effective group exercise and falls prevention programs under the direction of the Manager, Health & Wellness in various senior communities in the Etobicoke/West Toronto area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Kinesiologist, Physiotherapist, Ocupational Therapist, or Nurse in good standing with College.
• Current Fitness Instructor certificate from Canfitpro or Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, with older adult specialization.
• Certified in Falls Prevention education and training.
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching exercise classes for seniors and/or with individuals with cognitive impairment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience working with seniors in the community is an asset.
• Holds an active First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Zoom platform.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license; Valid Personal Auto Insurance; driver’s abstract and access to reliable motor vehicle, is required.
• Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Able to provide proof of full 2 dose COVID-19 vaccination upon hire.

· Develop and facilitate client centred, evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention classes designed for seniors that focus on improving or maintaining functional mobility, strength and balance, and reducing falls.

• Assist and monitor clients while using exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment.
• Set up and tear down class environment, including speakers for music, chairs and tables, and clean after each class.
• Teach fitness and falls prevention classes virtually when necessary.
• Modify and adapt classes to provide individualized instruction and inclusion of all participants.
• Perform and document client’s fitness and functional assessments, record accurate attendance and ensure all required forms are completed.
• Report all incidents in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and ongoing review of service delivery.
• Performs other duties as required.