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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.

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 at the Ottawa Lansdowne GoodLife Fitness.

What is a MOVE Coach?

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

You will play 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 training on how to support youth with disabilities – if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit and healthy good life, this could be the 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 with MOVE Participants and our Community Partners.
• Respond to MOVE 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.
• Experience delivering fitness classes.
• Able to deliver in-person classes
• 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 with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access to reliable internet connection that 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

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