MOVE Coach - Toronto Mount Pleasant

GoodLife Fitness•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The GoodLife Kids Foundation (GLKF) is seeking a MOVE Coach to deliver exceptional fitness programming for the MOVE by GoodLife Kids program, which supports youth aged 12-21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. This is an in-person role launching in October 2026, to be delivered at a GoodLife Fitness Club in Toronto. The MOVE program aims to enable and support kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through physical activity and fitness, fostering a vision where all such individuals can experience the joys and benefits of being active. The MOVE Coach will play a vital role in the continued development of this national program, providing input and recommendations based on participant needs and collaborating with a coaching team. GLKF will provide training on supporting youth with disabilities.

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.
Collaborate 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.
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.