Fitness Instructor

We're looking for a Fitness Instructor to join our growing team!

Fitness Instructor must be available day-time hours between 9:30am - 2pm and/or Saturdays between 9:30am - 11:30am.

Classes are held at 254 Lakewood Blvd & 2109 Portage Avenue (we are moving from our 525 Beresford Avenue in June).

U-Turn Parkinson’s is a non-profit organization that works to empower people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the delivery of research-based exercise and wellness programming focused on targeting the symptoms of PD. U-Turn Parkinson’s Fitness Instructors are responsible for leading weekly PD focused exercise classes which incorporate and combine targeted interval strength training, stretching, and core, balance and agility work with coordination and cognitive exercises. As PD affects individuals differently, our Fitness Instructors must be able to provide and demonstrate suitable and safe modifications of exercises for a range of abilities including standing and seated options. Our Fitness Instructors have what it takes to engage and lead participants in a fun and safe environment, while offering a challenging workout.

A U-Turn Parkinson’s Fitness Instructor has one or more of the following qualifications:

• Certified Fitness Leader Certificate
• Post-Secondary Degree and Professional License and/or designation in a relevant clinical field such as Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Kinesiology, etc.
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Training.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Specific Fitness Instructor responsibilities:

Every U-Turn Parkinson’s Instructor has the responsibility to provide a safe, fun, and challenging class atmosphere for U-Turn Parkinson’s Members by accommodating the following:

• Class planning, set-up, implementation and clean up with appropriate exercises for people living with Parkinson's (Parkinson's training provided).
• General instruction and demonstration of exercises for U-Turn Parkinson’s members including appropriate seated or standing modifications where/as necessary.
• Obtain knowledge of class participant challenges/needs including fall risks, liability waivers (all provided by U-Turn Parkinson’s) and any other issues that may require intervention based on the on-going assessment and observation of participants in class.
• Take attendance each class using the MindBody App.
• Delegate and direct volunteers (U-Crew) as needed in the set-up, duration, and clean-up of classes.
• Communicate any needs, issues, questions or concerns as necessary to the Program Manager.
• Act as the main voice of direction, reason and delegation of responsibilities in case of an emergency during the class.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resumé to jordana@uturnpd.org. Job posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you available to teach classes Monday through Friday between 10am - 2pm? Please list days you are available/unavailable.
• Are you available Saturdays between 9:30am - 11:30am?

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)
• Certified Fitness Instructor (required)
• CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-20