Job Description

Company Overview

ESS Support Services is an award winning not-for-for-profit community support services organization and community leader for over 40 years. Our mission is to care for aging adults in their homes and community through programs that support well-being. ESS offers a diverse range of high-quality services and accredited programs designed to support the independence, social well-being and health of our clients, along with a helping hand and respite for their families and caregivers.

Summary

Join our team as we embark on exciting program enhancement projects thanks to an Ontario Trillium Grant! We are looking for a detail oriented and passionate individual to join our team! As Health & Wellness Coordinator, you know about seniors' fitness! You will be responsible for the day-to-day program operations of our seniors' exercise and falls prevention groups across the Etobicoke / West Toronto area. This role will focus on maintaining efficient program schedules with classes at full occupancy, to meet the goal of reducing the time clients are waiting for program admission.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer and coordinate the agency's exercise and fitness programs. Act as main point of contact for exercise participants via phone and email, admitting clients to the appropriate program based on client need and interest. Monitor and maintain exercise class registration and waitlists, ensuring classes maintain high occupancy. Support and collaborate with Client Care Specialist to ensure client care plans are scheduled and up to date. Access and maintain up-to-date and confidential client case records using Alayacare and other software, MS Word and Excel. Ensure monthly attendance data is entered in a timely manner. Provide exercise instructor coverage and lead seniors' exercise classes when required. Provides coverage for other department staff as needed. Performs other duties as required, including occasional after-hours work (on-call rotation weekend support).

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in health promotion, public health, therapeutic recreation, social work, or comparable combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years experience working with older adults. Current Fitness Instructor certificate from Canfitpro or Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, with older adult specialization, other related fitness certification (i.e. Yoga, Tai Chi, etc.) or willingness to obtain, is preferred. Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to speak language other than English, is an asset. Proficiency in MS Office and Zoom platform. Holds an active First Aid and CPR certificate. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check. Must be able to travel weekly within Etobicoke. Valid Ontario Driver's License, a satisfactory driver abstract, and access to reliable vehicle is required. Able to provide proof of full 2 dose COVID-19 vaccination upon hire.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement. Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel. Reimbursement for job related training Paid vacation days Opportunity for professional development Paid orientation/training

Other Information

To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at ESS Support Services to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ESS Support Services will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

ESS Support Services is a not-for-profit agency committed to supporting seniors in their desire to remain in their own homes and their community. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal persons and people who identify themselves as LGBTQ2S+ and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

We thank all applicants but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) ESS Support Services will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

working with older adults and seniors: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

Languages aside from English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) CPR/First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, ON M9N 3B3

Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-09-03