GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION MOVE COACH

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. Since our launch we have expanded our class offerings to include In Person classes at select GoodLife Fitness locations.

We are excited to bring MOVE classes In Person to the St Catharines Community. This is an in Person Coaching Opportunity hosted at the St Catharines Bunting and Carlton GoodLife Fitness.

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 caregiver.
• 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
• Must have or willing to obtain current nationally recognized Group Fitness /Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS).
• 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

Schedule Availability

Monday 4:00pm-5:30pm ET

Sunday 11:15- 12:45pm ET

Address: 366 Bunting Rd St Catharines ON L2M 3Y6

**Selected Candidates will have option to Coach 1 or both scheduled class days.

Accommodations

GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. Please email for any accommodation requests or to learn more about our accessibility practices.

Compensation:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Kids Foundation we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees feel valued respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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