Remote in Canada

IMPORTANT – This position is with GoodLife Kids Foundation and not a role with GoodLife Fitness.

The MOVE Program

GoodLife Kids Foundation (GLKF) has a vision for all kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities to experience the joys and benefits of being active. The MOVE by GoodLife Kids program is a physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12 – 21 years with autism and intellectual disabilities.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids Program class runs across Canada up to three times per week and will have up to ten participants in attendance. MOVE Classes incorporate social time, workouts, dancing, and mental wellness. Our Associates include a team of Coaches and Support Agents. Our MOVE Coaches are fitness professionals with training and experience in working with people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our MOVE Support Agents are there to assist with technology and perform roles such as admittance from Zoom waiting room, muting/unmuting participants, and playing music and videos.

The MOVE Associate Experience Supervisor plays an important part in the ability to offer MOVE programs to more youth with autism and intellectual disabilities across Canada.

What is a MOVE Associate Experience Supervisor?

This role is responsible for supervising and engaging a team of Associates for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids Program. Through collaboration, this role assists with identifying program needs to enhance program development, retention and sustainability. Finally, this role contributes to facilitating the program logistics to ensure a positive experience for all.

This would be a remote position with 15-20 hours per week with the potential to travel on site.

What will you be doing?

Team Management & Professional Development

• Leads coaching, learning, development, and performance management of all direct reports to ensure a positive and safe working experience.
• Coordinates and conducts individual monthly meeting with all direct reports.
• Monitors and supports the daily tasks of direct reports.
• Collaborates and delivers monthly team meetings for all Associates
• Discover and share best practices with the team as the MOVE Program evolves
• Represent GoodLife Kids Foundation in a professional, positive, caring, and friendly manner

Administrative

• Manages the completion and approval of daily payroll hours for all direct reports.
• Acts as liaison for the GoodLife Kids Foundation and the MOVE program associates.
• Assist with program planning, implementation and evaluation in order to deliver an impacting national physical activity and fitness program.
• Contribute to the design and generation of internal program documents.

Hiring/Onboarding/Training

• Assist with recruiting and onboarding of new Associates through collaboration to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• Delivers regular training to MOVE Coaches and Support Agents
• Identify hiring needs or training gaps to ensure accurate resources and training are provided to Associates.

Do you have what it takes?

• Minimum 1 - year supervisory experience with staff and volunteers
• Ability to coordinate, mentor, supervise and build a positive rapport with Associates.
• Passion for working with individuals with disabilities, specifically autism and intellectual disabilities
• Highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.
• Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset
• Access to reliable internet connection that supports uninterrupted video conferencing

Nice to haves.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience in the fitness industry
• Relevant fitness-related certification or education (i.e., Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS) or a diploma in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and/or Physical Education, etc.)

Availability

25-30 hours weekly. Daytime and some evening availability required.

Accommodations

GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. Please email [email protected] for any accommodation requests or to learn more about our accessibility practices.

Compensation:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At GoodLife Kids Foundation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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