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MEND is a comprehensive, family-based educational program that has been specifically designed to help children who are above a healthy weight and their families improve their health, fitness and self-esteem. This healthy lifestyle program combines physical activity, healthy eating and behaviour change to facilitate safe, effective weight management and lasting lifestyle change. MEND has engaging, age appropriate programs for children between the ages of 2-13 years. The program is administered and delivered by the College of Kinesiology, U of S.
Role
The MEND Program Leaders primary responsibility is to deliver the MEND program(s) to children and their parents/caregivers. Leaders must have the ability to engage, connect with, and support the MEND families in leading a healthier lifestyle. The MEND Program Leaders will report directly to the MEND Regional Program Manager.
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.
-Working with groups and engaging children and their families
-Experience working with children, youth & families (asset)
-Theory Leaders: Group facilitation skills and experience, especially with youth and families (asset)
-Physical Activity Leaders: Prior involvement in instructing physical activity or exercise sessions (asset)
Skills/Requirements:
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, First Aid & CPR (required for Physical Activity Leaders)
-Enthusiastic and empathetic
-Organized and punctual
-Passionate about healthy eating, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle
-Able to take on leadership role
Primarily involves evenings and weekends
Type Of Clients
- Children
- Adults
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