Program Facilitator, Fit Kids Healthy Kids

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, creating, and implementation of Fit Kids Healthy Kids programming.
• Lead weekly programs based on fundamental movement skills and the Fit Kids Healthy Kids model with various community partners.
• Facilitate large community events within Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba.
• Build leadership capacity at the community level.
• Act as a role model for the children and youth involved in all aspects of the program.
• Aid in the outreach to agencies, programs, and events, in specified but not limited to low income and underserved communities in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba.

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Qualifications

• Having or working towards a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Education, Health Promotion, or experience in a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience working with children and delivering programming for multiple ages. The ability to act as a positive role model and energy to work with children 2-12 years old.
• Experience in a gym setting, developing programs and leading multi-skill games.
• Understanding of the benefits of physical activity and the importance that physical literacy plays within the LTAD (long term athlete development) model.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with comfort interacting with children and partnered organizations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend work might be required during peak programming periods.
• Ability to carry and transport equipment for programming.
• The ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated region.
• Access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search, and child abuse registry check within 6 months of application to the position.
• A valid First Aid Certificate is considered an asset.
• The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.