$35/hr - Physical Activity Facilitator - Generation Health

Generation Health is a family healthy living program developed by the Childhood Obesity Foundation (COF) and delivered in partnership with local delivery sites. The 10 week program addresses healthy eating, physical activity, mental health and sleep through behaviour change and parenting skills. The program sessions are delivered by a team including a Group Facilitator, Physical Activity Facilitator and Program Assistant. The program consists of a weekly 2-hour session with both classroom theory time and gym activity time. In addition, there will be up to four additional facilitated family activity sessions. Duties include: • Attend training workshop for the program • Develop a thorough understanding of program delivery model and resources • Participate in quality assurance procedures • Maintain client confidentiality • Plan and lead program physical activity sessions including set up and clean up • If necessary, substitute for Group Facilitator to deliver session to families • Participate in and support program evaluation • Performing related duties as required Required skills & knowledge: • Working with groups of children and at times their caregivers with the ability to engage and motivate them to participate in physical activities • Able to manage and facilitate large groups of children • Strong communication skills and experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics preferably in a family place setting • Knowledge of and experience leading physical activity for children • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships • Able to work a flexible schedule Desired training & experience: • Holds a current exercise/physical training degree/certificate/qualification • Ideally trained in Run-Jump-Throw, High Five, YMCA Healthy Child Development, Fundamental Movement Skills and/or behaviour change • Minimum 1 year experience working with children and/or families in a group setting • First Aid/CPR certificate • Successful completion of criminal record check Hours & Compensation: • Up to 56 hr per delivery cycle @ $35/hr