CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION - Kinesiology
Wellness & Weight Instructor (Seniors)
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Company Name: Ficus Manor
Contact: Joy Vive, Wellness & Vitality Coordinator
12 – 34 Northland Way, North Vancouver, BC
Job Title: Wellness & Weight Instructor (Seniors)
Company Description:
Ficus Manor is a private senior’s independent living facility, with residents of varying ability and
disability. Our focus is on providing a supportive, pleasant, hospitality-based environment that offers
various activities and resources that residents may access at their level, interest, and convenience.
Duties/Responsibilities:
 Develop individual strength training programs for each interested participant including:
o Conduct an initial general fitness assessment before beginning the program, and then
every 6-12 weeks for Weight Room Participants
o Assist resident participants in goal-setting
o Monitor & record the progress of participants
 Organize and implement weekly, short educational presentations for residents relating to
fitness, health, and wellness topics of interest to them
 Establish contacts and complete a variety of community educational presentations based on
requests from community agencies/community centres
 Compile quarterly reports to evaluate programs and make recommendations
 Meet with Wellness & Vitality Coordinator on a regular basis to provide updates and discuss
concerns relating to programs and residents
 Organize & lead walking programs and bus outings to indoor and outdoor venues
 Update fitness schedule and create posters to promote programs
 Other related duties, such as writing articles for the newsletter
Requirements/Qualifications:
 Enrollment in a post secondary Kinesiology program is mandatory to qualify
 Completion of BCRPA Weight Training Module and BCRPA Third Age Module is very strongly
recommended; completion of BCRPA Exercise to Music is an asset
 Recent related experience in fitness instruction, weight training instruction, and/or working
with seniors is preferred
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Flexible, cheerful, and service-oriented individuals preferred with well-groomed appearance,
good hygiene and fitness level
Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities, and work independently
Ability to communicate (verbal, nonverbal, written) in a positive, tactful, caring manner
Current first aid & CPR training (or willingness to obtain early in placement) is mandatory