Northwood Care
Fitness Consultant - Term (ending March 2027) Part Time - Days - Halifax /Bedford
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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.
As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.
When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team.
Position: Fitness Consultant
Reports to: Manager, Community Development & Support
Qualifications
- Nationally recognized Fitness Certification (e.g. CanFitPro, NSFA, CFES)
- Experience working with high or at risk elderly population preferred including dementia
- Experience with weight room supervision
- Knowledge of the following: Health and Fitness, Dementia and other cognitive impairments, Flexibility, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Equipment, Free Weight Exercise, Documentation, Core Stabilization & Therapeutic Stretching, Computer Literacy, Risk Management Procedures, Environmental Hazard Awareness
- Must have the following attributes: Patience, Professionalism, Supportive, Respectful, Concern for Others, Cooperation, Positive Attitude, Self-motivated, Energetic
- Must have the following abilities: Follow Employer Policies, Problem Sensitivity, Lifts and Transfers (50lbs), Stamina, Working Independently
- Must be Patient, Professional, Supportive, Respectful, Concern for others, Cooperative, Positive Attitude, Self-motivated and Energetic.
- Must have regular and consistent attendance within the corporate Standard
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Responsibilities
- Completes orientations with new clients
- Designs and instructs clients on a well-rounded exercise program specified to their needs (including warm-up, stretching, strength training and cardiovascular)
- Teaches fitness classes
- Performs administrative duties (e.g. filing, collecting fees, tracking members, membership recruitment, answering phone calls, etc.)
Hours: 40 hours bi-weekly (4-6 hour shifts)
Effective: August 17th 2026
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To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care
Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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