Move Coach - Calgary Deerfoot

GoodLife Fitness • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The MOVE by GoodLife Kids program is a free physical activity and fitness program for youth ages 12 – 21 years with autism and intellectual disabilities. MOVE by GoodLife Kids Program class runs In Person and Virtually across Canada up to three times per week. MOVE Classes incorporate social time, workouts, dancing, and mental wellness. This posting is for an In- Person Classes launching in October 2026 and delivered at select GoodLife Fitness Location. Each MOVE Coach is responsible for coaching and delivering exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program, through adaptive and progressive workouts. You will play an important role helping with the continued development of this national program. You will provide input and recommendations as to what works for your Participants and try out recommendations from the rest of the coaching team. GLKF will provide training on how to support youth with disabilities – if you have a passion for helping EVERYBODY live a fit and healthy good life, this could be the job for you!

Requirements

• Passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Experience delivering fitness classes.
• Able to deliver in-person classes
• Reliable transportation.
• Must have or being willing to obtain a current nationally recognized Group Fitness /Coaching certification such as Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)/Personal Training Specialist (PTS).
• Must have a current CPR-A certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Participants and MOVE Community Partners.
• Access to reliable internet connection that supports uninterrupted video conferencing.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver an exceptional fitness program for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through coaching, instruction and facilitation to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all.
• Collaborating with other MOVE Coaches and Supervisors when discovering best practices.
• Create and develop workout plans that meet programming guidelines of MOVE by GoodLife Kids to support the needs of the Participants.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with MOVE Participants and our Community Partners.
• Respond to MOVE Participants and Caregiver feedback and concerns.
• This role will primarily lead in-person classes with the opportunity to be involved with our virtual programming as needed.
• Represent GoodLife Kids Foundation in a professional, positive, caring, and friendly manner

Benefits

• The selected candidate will start at a base wage of $35.00 for their class hours. In addition, there will be further hours for administration at a base wage of $16.55. The expected annual total compensation is $5,600 determined by the expected total number of scheduled hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed