Part Time Exercise Facilitator - Ancaster and Dundas

Company: Alzheimer Society - Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, Halton
Wage: 25.00
Time: Part Time (29 Hours or Less a Week)
Hours per Week: 7
Public Transport Accessible? No
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

About us: The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton (ASBHNHH) is the local community agency dedicated to supporting families living with dementia. Visit us at https://alzda.ca.

The ASBHNHH values work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We respect, honour, and celebrate the diversity in our community.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Team Lead, Exercise Programs, this enthusiastic and self-motivated individual will provide exercise classes in the community that are adaptable to the varying degrees of the participant abilities that enables them to maintain an independent lifestyle.

The classes take place during the daytime, and the schedule is as follows:

Mondays – Dundas (St. Paul’s United Church) – 11am

Tuesdays – Dundas (Dundas Library) – 11:30am and Dundas (Georgian) 1:30pm

Wednesdays – Ancaster (Ancaster Library) – 1pm

Fridays – Ancaster (Ancaster Library) – 11am, Dundas (Dundas Library) 12:30pm and Dundas (Georgian) 1:30pm

Responsibilities:

Sets up the room for programs and cleans up after each class
Facilitates the exercise program and motivates participants throughout
Ensures the completion of sign-in sheets at each class and forwards the information to the Team Lead
Maintains a current knowledge of dementia, chronic diseases and exercise/fitness as it pertains to the health and well-being of individuals

The rate of pay for the position is $25.00 per hour + 6% vacation pay

Requirements & Prerequisites

College degree/diploma in recreation or a health-related field is required
Minimum two (2) to three (3) years experience in fitness instruction with persons living with dementia and older adults
Must have valid standard CPR and first aid certification
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training is an asset
Vulnerable sector police check issued within 3 months of the hiring date.
Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to speak a second language is an asset.

How To Apply

How to apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@alzda.ca by 11:59pm on October 31, 2025

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.