Cambrian College

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Core Competencies Communication skills Active listening, interpretation and verbal communication Presentation skills Social marketing and media skills Cultural/contextual awareness and sensitivity Report writing Leadership/Business skills Coordinate or assist with event planning Incorporate entrepreneurial approaches to the delivery of programs and services Use strategies that support the inclusion of culturally diverse populations and individuals with special needs Determine ways to improve the organization’s ability to meet client needs Prepare and deliver presentations Apply the principles of accepted business etiquette (ie/ cultural, regional, global, etc.) Health Promotion skills Prevention, disease detection and reducing risk factors Appropriately assess the needs of at-risk individuals and groups Plan services for at-risk individuals, groups, communities or populations Provide technical consultation and advice (through information sessions, posters, classes, etc.) Plan programs/raise awareness in the community Fitness skills Conduct assessments of fitness, activity level and lifestyle to build individualized exercise programs Develop and deliver safe training programs to support fitness, wellness and/or nutrition Respond to concerns of individuals with greater health risks Develop and lead group fitness classes with modifications as necessary Employ risk management strategies to deal with issues such as safety, security, public health and liability