Well Kinesiologist

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA
Program: Live Well
Position Status: Fixed-Term Part-Time Contract (with the potential for consistent full-time hours and transition to a Full-Time Contract based on operational needs during the contract term)
Compensation: $27.54 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it inus to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation,mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network isspread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youthto grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignitetheir full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthycommunities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As part of your total compensation:

• Complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Accessto Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your ownhome
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs

Reporting to the Vice President of Health, Fitness & Aquatics,the Live Well Kinesiologist provides leadership and oversight for the YMCA'sLive Well services, supporting the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of programs designed to help individuals build confidence, increase physical activity and improve their overall health andwell-being.

• Provide oversight and coordination of the YMCA's Live Well service portfolio,including programs such as Move Well, Active for Life and other health,fitness and wellness initiatives. Ensuring the programs align with theYMCA strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain participant pathways within Live Well services, supporting individuals in moving from assessment to programming, into appropriate ongoing YMCA programs and independent physical activity.
• Review program effectiveness, participation, and outcomes, and Identify opportunities to expand or modify programs based on participant needs.
• Conduct participant intake, health history screening and appropriate fitness assessments to understand individual needs, establish goals, identify exercise considerations and determine appropriate Live Well program pathways.
• Recruitment,onboarding and orientation of live well volunteers and program staff as required.
• Support outreach and promotion of Live Well services to YMCA members and the broader community.
• Actively models YMCA “The Y Way Standards” by:
• Consistently acknowledge members who are waiting for service, ask questions to determine what they need and provide support however they can.
• Proactively observing members throughout the facility and offering help to those whomay appear confused, uncomfortable, or in need of support.
• Following the 5/10 Rule: when supervising program spaces or circulating throughout the centre, staff acknowledge all members within 10 feet with eye contact and a nod or smile, and within 5 feet with a verbal greeting (e.g.,“Hello,” “Good morning,” or “Good afternoon”).
• Maintain cleanliness in the facility. Following a clean culture approach, support facilities staff in cleaning. Do regular audits of spaces and ensure areas are member ready.
• Ensuring program areas are…