GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION MOVE COACH

**This is a fixed Term Contract from August 2025 to June 30th 2026

IMPORTANT This position is an employment opportunity with GoodLife Kids Foundation and not GoodLife Fitness.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids

GoodLife Kids Foundation(GLKF) enables and supports kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through physical activity and fitness. Our vision is that all kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities experience the joys and benefits of being active.

Launched as a virtual program in November 2020 MOVE by GoodLife Kids is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12-21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. This in-person coaching role will contribute to the overall growth of the MOVE Program by reaching more youth.

Were excited continue our in-person programming with the Peel District School Board starting September 2025.

What is a MOVE Coach

EachMOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program through adaptive and progressive workouts.

Youwillplay an important role helping with the continued development of this national program. You will provide input and recommendations as to what works for your Participants and try out recommendations from the rest of the coaching team.

GLKF will provide trainingon how to support youth with disabilities if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit andhealthygood life thiscould bethe job for you!

What will you be doing

• Lead and deliver an exceptional fitness program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through coaching instruction and facilitation to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all. For this in-person MOVE Program youth will be accompanied and supported throughout the class by their teacher and educational assistants.
• Collaborating with other MOVE Coaches when discovering best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meets the programming guidelines of MOVE by GoodLife Kids in order to support the needs of the Participants.
• Build and maintain positive relationships withMOVEParticipants and our Community Partners.
• RespondtoMOVE Participants and Community Partner feedback and concerns.
• This role will be primarily leading in-person classes with the opportunity to be involved with our virtual programming as needed.
• Represent GoodLife Kids Foundation in a professional positive caring and friendly manner

Do you have what it takes

• Passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Experiencedelivering fitness classes.
• Able to deliver in-person classes
• Reliable transportation.
• Must have a current nationally recognized Group Fitness /Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS)or relevant education.
• Must have a current CPR-A certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships withParticipants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access toreliableinternet connectionthat supports uninterrupted video conferencing.
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for helping others lead healthier lifestyles
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• A proactive flexible and adaptable mindset

Location & Availability

LincolnM. Alexander Secondary School- Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11am ET

(3545 Morning Star Dr Mississauga ON L4T 1Y3).

Bramalea Secondary School- Tuesday & Thursday 9:40-11am ET

(510 Balmoral Dr Brampton ON L6T 1W4)

T.L. Kennedy Secondary School - Tuesday& Thursday 8:45-10:45am ET

( 3100 Hurontario St Mississauga ON L5B 1N7 )

Castlebrooke Secondary School - Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:45pm ET

(10 Gardenbrooke Trail Brampton ON L6P 3L1)

**Candidates to come prepared with preferred location and time to their initial screening.

Compensation: