Research Exercise Instructor & Research Assistant

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Candidate must be a certified as an exerc

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

Research Exercise Instructor & Research Assistant

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

What We Offer

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The FULL-TIME position will work directly and report to the Faculty member who is mounting the study. This will involve working with developed systems and procedures, following direction from the Research Coordinator and Director of the research program (will not be working independently, will be working as a part of a team, under direction).

Work Performed
1) Lead or assist in delivery of experimental interventions according to protocol. Ensure safety and wellbeing of participants throughout the intervention delivery. Specifically,

✓Teaching exercises to individuals and groups, following set protocols; this may be done in person or via online platforms via Zoom

✓Monitor participants before, during, and immediately after classes to ensure their safety

✓Document and report all possible adverse events observed during classes

✓Initiate and follow emergency protocol when required

✓Assures established lab safety protocols and safety procedures are followed

✓Keeping records of all participants' attendance and progression. Such records must be kept up to date and include all information instructed by Program Director

✓Providing motivation and feedback to research participants

✓Be able to provide in person class instruction time before or after usual work hours of 9-5 pm

✓Attending all mandatory lab meetings and maintain ongoing communication regarding the status of participants and classes

✓Communicating in a pleasant, courteous manner and giving responsive service to all participants

✓Keeping informed of the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health, VCHRI, and UBC policies and procedures and enforcement thereof

✓Use principles of Brief Action Plan

✓Deliver the sessions according to protocol and schedule; sessions can be delivered in person or by phone/virtual

✓Document and record each session as instructed.

Requirements

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Candidate must be a certified as an exercise instructor with experience in instructing . For example, valid BCPRA Personal Trainer certification (with Older Adult specialty; Third Age Certification) or valid BCRPA Group Fitness certification (with Older Adults specialty; Third Age Certification) or Valid NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Certification or Valid ACSM - CPT certification or Valid CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer Certification. Strong preference will be given to those who have an educational background in clinical exercise physiology, human kinetics, or those who have worked extensively with older adults.

Candidate must have a university degree in a relevant discipline plus previous work or volunteer experience in instructing exercises to adults. Strong preference will be given to those with previous research, volunteer, or work experience in geriatrics, cognitive aging, and exercise (in older adults).

Must be certified in CPR (with AED training).

Candidate must also have excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as organization skills.

Good physical health and mobility for lifting, exercising, bending, reaching, spotting and coaching
Must be able to follow written protocols and oral requests accurately
Ability to communicate clearly and factually with faculty, staff, research participants, and students
Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Must demonstrate ability to receive and respond to critical feedback for the sake of improving job performance