Cancer Exercise Program Leader

Independent contractor opportunity

Wellspring is seeking health care professionals to lead Cancer Exercise classes.  This is an independent contractor, fee-for-service contract. Opportunities are available for our Toronto and Oakville centres.

Responsibilities

• Assess new participants upon entrance to the program
• Create personalized exercise program for participants
• Work with other professional leaders and advise Wellspring staff on the creation of safety plans for high-risk participants
• Lead and manage exercise classes made up of multiple participants each working on their own individual programs
• Keep detailed progress notes, assessment and reassessment and discharge protocols
• Equipment set up and take down as required
• Record class attendance
• Program modifications as needed in consultation with co-leaders
• Supervision and direction of cancer exercise volunteers as necessary
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Wellspring Program Leaders Guide

Required Qualifications

• A graduate of a recognized Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Physiotherapist Assistant, Recreational Therapist or Exercise Physiology post-secondary institution
• A member in good standing with their regulatory college for those professions (Kinesiology, Physiotherapy) or members in good standing of their respective association (unregulated professions).
• Prior experience working with populations with serious health issues, conditions, or disease
• Certification in health care professional level CPR, AED and First Aid Training
• Knowledge of oncology an asset
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Mature, professional demeanor

Wellspring has several openings for independent contractors currently. The fees paid for in-person classes are $35 or $55 per class, for leaders or senior leaders respectively, as determined based on level of experience and expertise. Each class is one hour in length.

Please a send cover letter and CV with “Exercise Program Leader” in the subject line to: gerilyn@wellspring.ca.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Wellspring is a dynamic, community-based organization making real changes in the lives of individuals and families living with cancer. Wellspring provides a comprehensive range of professionally led support, coping skills and health-restoring programs to men, women, and children who are living with cancer. For more information, please visit Wellspring.ca.