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BarrieVolunteers will lead a gentle functional fitness program designed for community members aged 55+
- The purpose of the program is to:
- Increase and maintain strength, coordination, balance and flexibility
- Improve health and energy
- Improve mobility and independence
- Prevent falls and decrease falls risk
- Meet new people and socialize
A Volunteer House Legaue Coach supports a fun, inclusive, and positive soccer experience for players of all skill levels. The coach focuses on player development (led by our technical director), teamwork, sportsmanship, and creating a safe, enjoyable environment on and off the field. Commitment level is minimum 1-hour, 1x per week, but can increase based on the volunteers preference. Roles:
- Run weekly practices (provided by BSC) using age‑appropriate drills that develop basic skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling, and teamwork.
- Coach games by organizing lineups, ensuring fair playing time, and guiding players with encouragement and positive instruction.
- Model positive behaviour by promoting respect, sportsmanship, and fair play at all times.
- Ensure player safety by following club policies, monitoring equipment, and responding appropriately to injuries or incidents.
- Collaborate with other coaches and volunteers to support smooth game days, set up fields, and manage team logistics.
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Supportive of exercise being part of one's lifestyle
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Familiar with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee
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Be able to bend and squat repeatedly
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Be able to lift exercise equipment (pedal bikes, risers, chairs)
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Mon and Wed 1:15 to 3:45 pm and/or
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Mon and Fri morning 8:45 to 11:15 am
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Additional time may be helpful to assist those in need of computer registration with GLA:D Canada at BCHC
- Help Set up the area according to event, ie. Tables and chairs, or just chairs.
- Decorate room according to the event Ask staff what can be done.
- Knock on each resident’s door and invite them to the program.
- Help bring residents to area
- Help if needed for resident drinks and or snacks
- Support resident(s) to designated area. Take attendance and give to program staff.
- Help clean up area and place tables and chairs back to how was before