Job Opportunity: Interim Executive Director (Maternity Leave)
Who We Are
MOVE Adapted Fitness & Rehabilitation is an independent registered non-profit society. Through our specialized adapted fitness centre, we provide adults and children with physical disabilities a safe and encouraging place to move their bodies, reach their mobility goals, and improve their quality of life. At MOVE we work with people of all abilities, including but not limited to: spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, paralysis caused by stroke, heart attack, and more. MOVE aims to advance inclusion through all of its programs and services. Our programs are focused on eliminating physical and financial barriers that individuals living with disabilities encounter while seeking to engage in regular physical activity.
Who You Are
As an individual you are engaging, personable, and genuinely interested in aiding others in achieving their fitness and wellness goals. You are a self-starter, well organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are able to establish and maintain working relationships effectively with all governing agencies, corporate sponsors, community members, and advisory committees. You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to apply them in different situations. You are resourceful with good initiative and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the board of directors with support from the board president and vice president, the interim ED will work in collaboration with advisory committees to develop, coordinate and deliver MOVEs programs and services.
Supervise and provide direction to staff responsible for all functions of MOVE such as: member recruitment, volunteer management, marketing, fundraising, grant writing, data management and community outreach.
Communicate MOVEs vision and energize prospective, current donors and corporate sponsors.
Be a spokesperson for MOVE and represent its mission, programs and members to all other organizations and the public.
Qualifications/ Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy or Exercise Science is required.
Current certification as an Athletic Therapist, Kinesiologist or CSEP-CEP is required.
Valid emergency first Aid and CPR-C certification is required.
Experience with physical therapy, fitness, or personal training with individuals with physical disabilities is an asset.
A minimum of 1-5 years experience in a management leadership position is preferred.
Experience working in the nonprofit sector, specifically fundraising is an asset.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Computer literacy: Microsoft office/excel, JaneApp, donor and volunteer management software.
Effective problem solver, with the ability to think creatively and implement solutions.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently or collaboratively in a fast paced, multi- faceted environment.
Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive, inclusive community for all of MOVEs members and volunteers.
Working Conditions
This is a 12 month term position.
Schedule: Full-time 40 hours/ week, Monday-Friday. A standard work week but may occasionally be required to work outside those hours to accommodate activities such as fundraising and marketing events.
Compensation: $25/hour plus 4% vacation pay on gross salary.
Application deadline: January 14, 2022
Expected start date: February 14, 2022
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via email to moveadaptedfitness@gmail.com (Attention Alannah Verville). We thank all applicants in advance for your interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.