Fitness Motivator

Job Description

Wilkerson & Associates

 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a permanent self-employment position offering three 3-hour shifts weekly, choosing from Monday morning through Friday evening, ( preference is for every other day for optimal fitness) Position is available immediately after contact of positive references and presentation of a police check for the vulnerable sector. Compensation is from the Passport Program at $25 per hour with 55 cents per kilometer incurred,( whether or not to pick up client and if able to legally and physically do so). You would either go to Port Colborne home or meet client at Port Colborne YMCA.

Specific tasks include:

• Supporting an easy going individual who has Downs Syndrome
• Supporting client with activities such as walking track for warm-up, stretching, building core, operating exercise equipment and using gymnasium for competitive ball games
• Carrying water bottles, juice and granola bar supply; offering snacks every hour if needed after exertion,
• Encouraging and supervising washroom facility use at appropriate intervals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Passion for fitness training and experience; ability to motivate client to race against trainer and time for fun and to exceed past repetitions/successes
• Some experience supporting individuals with special needs; Ability to relate to a nonverbal client without the client always providing clues. Asking questions providing “either/or” type answers for him to choose from
• Minimal understanding of type 1 Diabetes as it relates to responding to blood sugar readings with the use of a Libra 2 monitor (will train); Insulin administration NOT NEEDED as parental responsibility before and after shift
• Current vulnerable sector police check required upon employment offer
• References for professional experience and certifications, personal references from teachers or parent(s) of a former or current client
• Valid Canadian Work Permit from federal government
• Reliable transportation, ability to keep a schedule commitment

TO APPLY

Email wilka347@yahoo.ca  who is ann wilk with resume & references attached and a cover letter with questions encouraged. Please suggest best hours to contact the references with Eastern Standard Time. Thankyou !!