Are you passionate about a sport and looking for a way to share it with teen girls?
Want to help reverse the trend of physical inactivity in teenage girls?
Would you like to add a rewarding experience to your resume?
Become a FitSpirit Ambassador
FitSpirit Ambassadors visit partner schools and lead physical activity sessions within a rewarding environment where the emphasis is on girls having fun while being active. Ambassadors provide positive, high-quality experiences that will help girls develop their self-confidence in the context of sports and physical activity. Ambassadors also help improve and diversify FitSpirit programming in schools. Every year, more than 125 women from all across Quebec become FitSpirit Ambassadors. And you can become one, too!
Introduce the ambassador program to your friends and colleagues.
Mandate
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Leading physical, sports, or outdoor activities in high schools in your region according to a flexible schedule that fits your availability.
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Adapting the activity to suit all skill levels and align with FitSpirit's values. Being available during the day on weekdays (mostly during lunchtime and late afternoon).
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Transform the experience of physical activity for teenage girls by offering them positive, high-quality sessions that will encourage them to exercise regularly.
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Share your passion and expertise for sports and physical activity.
* In addition to high schools, FitSpirit is beginning to expand its offerings to other environments. In some regions, ambassadors may be invited to lead activities in certain elementary schools, depending on their interest and profile.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ambassadors have very diverse profiles! Applications are evaluated as a whole. Give it a shot!
- Relevant academic background (kinesiology, physical education, etc.) completed or in progress.
- OR professional certification (canfitpro, Zumba, etc.)
- OR coaching experience in your sport.
- CPR certification (recommended)
- Experience with teenage girls or children.
- Must be 18 years or older.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- The engagement is for a period of 10 months (with the possibility of renewal for the following school year).
- Visits to schools take place between September and June.
- Ambassadors select the requests for activities suggested by the schools that suit their availability and skills, with FitSpirit's approval.
- Activities last an average of 30 to 45 minutes.
- Time slots for activities vary from school to school.
- The number of activities is not guaranteed.
Compensation is $100 per activity and $0.55 per km for travel. - Ambassadors can donate their time and/or travel expenses to FitSpirit's cause if they wish.
- For more information, please contact your regional FitSpirit coordinator.