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Role
The MEND Program Leaders primary responsibility is to deliver the MEND program(s) to children and their parents/caregivers.
Responsibilities
Parent & Caregiver / Theory Leader:
Responsible for the planning & delivery of theory sessions (mind and nutrition) and facilitates parent/caregiver discussions.
Able to communicate information and facilitate discussion in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental manner.
works with other Delivery Team Members to complete the collection & recording of data at two Healthy Growth Check sessions.
Exercise Leaders: Responsible for planning and leading the physical activity / play component of each session.
Leading activities that are enjoyable and age / skill appropriate.
Experience
Having a background in (preferred) or having experience in one of the following areas: physical activity, nutrition, recreation therapy, early childhood education, behavioural health psychology, or health promotion.
Experience working with children, youth & families (asset)
Theory Leaders: Group facilitation skills and experience, especially with youth and families is considered an asset
Physical Activity Leaders: Prior involvement in instructing physical activity or exercise sessions is considered an asset
Preference given to post-secondary education students / graduates within Kinesiology, Nursing, Pharmacy & Nutrition, Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or Early Childhood Education
First Aid & CPR (required for Physical Activity Leaders)
Safe Food Handling Certificate (asset)
Skills, Abilities and Requirements Enthusiastic and empathetic
Organized and punctual
Passionate about healthy eating, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle
Be able to take on a leadership role Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check (including vulnerable sector) prior to start of employment
Attend a mandatory training session in January 2016,
Primarily involves weekends
Type Of Clients
- Children
- Adults
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