Exercise and Fall Prevention Support - Contract

EXERCISE AND FALL PREVENTION SUPPORT - Contract
Vacancy due to maternity leave
Contract (June 1, 2026, to approximately June 26, 2027)
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$20.67 per hour + 6% vacation, and mileage for business related travel

At Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours. Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with different abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity – something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.

Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other, with dignity and respect. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and welcoming candidates from different backgrounds and all life experiences. We believe the best way to service our clients is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.

The Role: This position provides support and backup to the Manager, Exercise and Fall Prevention to keep client information and exercise class scheduling up to date. They assist with planning meetings, attending community events, and leading SMART exercise classes.

If your work aligns with your values, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Manager, Exercise and Falls Prevention and team members 
• Sets up, leads and administers gentle exercise classes; in class and/or virtually
• Provides one on one instruction to clients; in homes and/or virtually
• Provides back up to ensure coverage for all SMART exercise programs
• Schedules and coordinates the in-home exercise programs with clients and staff/volunteers
• Answers phone and client inquiries, redirects calls
• Communicates schedules with clients, volunteers and staff
• Enters and maintains client information and attendance data in AlayaCare
• Acts as Caredove liaison for exercise and falls prevention programs
• Assists with special projects, community events, presentations, fairs, etc. as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Valid G or G2 Driver’s License and daily access to a safe, licensed and reliable vehicle for business-related travel
• Satisfactory police records check for the vulnerable sector
• Current First Aid/CPR A Certification
• Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Senior Fitness Instructor Certificate or equivalent
• Ability to speak languages other than English an asset
• Experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults and/or adults with disabilities, or specialized classes for chronic conditions (i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritic etc.) is an asset

Working Hours and Environment

• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends(community engagement)
• Extensive computer and telephone use
• Willing and able to work occasionally from a home office

Application Information
Please submit resume and cover letter highlighting the unique attributes you bring to the position  by noon on May 14, 2026.

Individuals from equity-seeking groups are encourage to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations for qualified applicants in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so we can best support your needs.

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