Job Description

Variety - the Children's Charity Ontario &

Job Posting

Position Title:

Moving onto Fitness Program Instructor

Reports To:

Director, Access & Awareness

Job Type:

Part-Time Contract

Hours:

Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00am to 2:00pm

Schedule:

September 2, 2025-June 30, 2026


Note: No sessions will be held during December 2025, July & August 2026.

Location:

-Scarborough, ON

Rate:

$20.00 per hour

Who we are:

Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly

facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. has had, and continues to have, a

profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and

recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through

adapted physical activity.

Position Summary:

As part of the Access & Awareness team, the Moving on to Fitness Program Instructors will assist in the


delivery of the Moving on to Fitness Program to participants of varied abilities referred from outpatient


rehabilitation programs. The program is designed as 4-week modules for individuals who have had a stroke.


Sessions will promote active healthy lifestyles to get involved in community fitness activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participating in the planning and delivery of the Moving on to Fitness Program. Becoming familiar with program partnerships, the program content and goals of the program as they
pertain to the participants and the program itself.


Promoting programs, services and membership opportunities and community initiatives.


Supporting participant engagement. Administrative assistance - application review, records, phone assistance - referrals, attendance tracking.


Promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in therapeutic recreation leisure, recreation and Leisure, Kinesiology, disability
studies, physical health and fitness or related field experience.
Valid CPR, First Aid, AED certifications. Dependable and reliable. Inclusive Customer service skills. Ability to represent in a positive and professional manner with both internal and
external contacts.


Experience working with people of varied abilities (physical, developmental, medical) Excellent communication skill, with the ability to adapt communication style to meet participant needs and interest.




Interested applicants should submit their covering letter including salary expectations and resume to the


email below by

September 2, 2025.

Please note thatselected applicants will be required to participate in


a multi-step interview process. A criminal check will also be required.




humanresources@varietyontario.ca




Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and


supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate


about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome


applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S &


LGBTQIA+ persons, and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team. We offer accommodation to


applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process, upon request.




We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



For more information visit www.varietyvillage.ca