Fitness Consultant - Bariatric Surgery Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the surgical patient care team, the incumbent will report directly to the Site Lead, Clinical Nutrition and will work closely with the inter-professional team for the education and treatment of the patient.

Requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree with specialization in the human performance sciences, with course work related to exercise physiology, anatomy, fitness principles and kinesiology.
Proven abilities in the development and implementation of exercise programs and educational workshops.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong presentation, facilitation and instruction skills.
Computer proficiency required including the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
Ability to perform the position on a regular basis.
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
Ability to hold no more than 1.0 EFT across the WRHA legal entity.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) years related experience working with bariatric clients in regard to lifestyle, wellness concepts, and practice pre and post operatively preferred.
Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) designation or Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) preferred.
Preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate individual and group classes. Provide ongoing support for the patients in the area of wellness education.
Counsel patients on a one-to-one basis for the development of individual exercise programs, and will provide follow up for same.
Encourage and assist with any research pertaining to the program.
Plan and coordinate activities within the bariatric program with other team members.
Work within an inter-professional team in the developments and delivery of outreach programs related to Bariatric Care.
Ensure clients follow safe exercise practices by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise techniques.
Handle the analysis, problem-solving and on-going follow up for assigned client cases.
Council clients on fitness training and health and wellness management.
Support clients by tracking progress, follow-up on issues and working with inter-professional teams as required.
Design personalized and specialty exercise programs.
Design, promote and administer specialty programs, events and bariatric clinics.
Develop informational handouts and instructional materials.
Ensure client information is accurately documented updated and filed.
Provide other duties as assigned by the Manager, Health Services, as required.