Reporting to the Kinesiologist, Wellness Services and working as a team member at Community Care Northumberland, the Activity Aide/Fitness Instructor is responsible for training and leading senior adults through exercise and falls prevention classes while promoting the Wellness services of the agency.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Client Assessment and accountability;
- Assess client eligibility for programs. Maintaining safety as a top priority for each participant as an individual and collectively as a class.
- Class Instruction;
- Instruct in person courses, classes and wellness sessions.
- Instruction may occur in community spaces, retirement residences or outdoor spaces.
- Administration and Reporting;
- Complete all training modules provided by the Supervisor in the required time frame.
- Provide the Supervisor with copies of relevant course certificates and course completion documentation.
Key Qualifications:
- Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma, Fitness and Health Promotion diploma, Recreation Therapy diploma or Personal Trainer certificate an asset.
- Experience in various fitness and wellness programming and related functions including group exercise preferred.
- Experience working with seniors.
- Experience leading exercise and fitness classes
- Experience in fitness testing, exercise prescription and group fitness program implementation.
- Experience working with individuals with physical limitations (including hearing, sight loss, arthritis and stroke) and (cognitive impairments not limited to Dementia, Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline).
- Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and how common injuries/or surgeries may affect mobility is recommended.
- Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency and accuracy in computer and administrative skills.
Starting salary range: $18.13 - $20.40
Professional Designations and or Licenses:
Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and access to transportation as travel is required.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit, via e-mail, a detailed resume by 4:00 pm May 15, 2026 to: careers@commcare.ca
Community Care Northumberland is a non-profit, multi-service, volunteer-based community support organization serving residents of Northumberland County.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CCN will provide accommodation in all parts of the hiring process as required, upon request from applicants.