MOVE Coach - Ottawa Lansdowne Park

GOODLIFE KIDS FOUNDATION – MOVE COACH

IMPORTANT – This position is an employment opportunity with GoodLife Kids Foundation and not GoodLife Fitness.

MOVE by GoodLife Kids

GoodLife Kids Foundation (GLKF) enables and supports kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities through physical activity and fitness. Our vision is that all kids and youth with autism and intellectual disabilities experience the joys and benefits of being active.

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 class launching in October 2026, that will be delivered at a GoodLife Fitness Club.

What is a MOVE Coach?

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!

What will you be doing?

• 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

Do you have what it takes?

• 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

Location & Availability

Must be available: Thursdays 4:45PM-6:15PM ET

Ability to sub on Mondays 6:15PM-7:15PM is considered an asset.

Location: GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Lansdowne Park (900 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7)

Accommodations

GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. Please email [email protected] for any accommodation requests or to learn more about our accessibility practices.

Compensation:

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 $17.95. The expected annual total compensation is $5,800 determined by the expected total number of scheduled hours per year.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Kids Foundation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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