MOVE Coach

GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION – MOVE COACH

IMPORTANT – This position is an employment opportunity with Good Life Kids Foundation and not Good Life Fitness.

MOVE by Good Life Kids

Good Life 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.

The MOVE by Good Life Kids program is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12 – 21 years with autism and intellectual disabilities. MOVE by Good Life Kids Program class runs In Person and Virtually across Canada up to three times per week. MOVE Classes incorporate social time, workouts, dancing, and mental wellness.

This posting is for an In-Person Class delivered at the Brampton Mayfield Good Life Fitness in Brampton Ontario.

What is a MOVE Coach?

Each MOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by Good Life 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 EVERYONE 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.
• Collaborating with other MOVE Coaches and Supervisors when discovering best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meet programming guidelines of MOVE by Good Life Kids to support the needs of the Participants.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with MOVE Participants and our Community Partners.
• Respond to MOVE Participants and Caregiver feedback and concerns.
• This role will primarily lead in-person classes with the opportunity to be involved with our virtual programming as needed.
• Represent Good Life 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.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must have or being willing to obtain a 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 with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access to reliable internet connection that supports uninterrupted video conferencing.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset.