Exercise Specialist - Life Adjustment Program

The Role

An overview of this position entails...

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns with the values of the Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program.
• Set boundaries, be predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Take ownership of the program, ensure quality of care, and commit to the betterment and growth of the Life Adjustment Program.
• Offer solutions, develop processes, promote communication, and support communication from staff to management.
• Prioritize tasks and bring concerns to supervisors/managers when necessary.
• Organize and facilitate resident activities both on and off the Bacon Campus; most facilitated activities will focus on exercise, movement, and wellness.
• Meet and follow physical therapist guidelines.
• Screen resident capabilities for those interested in participating in exercise program activities.
• Coordinate with Nursing staff to ensure resident physical abilities are reviewed and approved prior to completing resident exercise plans.
• Create recommendations for resident fitness goals and facilitate multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for addition into care plans, helping to improve and/or maintain resident health and wellness.
• Regularly schedule MDTs for changes and updates to resident exercise plans.
• Complete required documentation, including routine vital health readings for high-risk residents, in a prompt, accurate, and legible way.
• Administer medications as needed, maintaining records in accordance with specific procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living to include toileting, walking, meal support, medications, and transferring based on the individual’s care plan while on and off campus, including overnight activities.
• Provide behavior management techniques appropriate to brain injuries to diffuse anger or keep participants safe and reassured (i.e., distraction, redirection, validation).
• Observe and report health or behavior concerns and/or changes to Manager or Supervisor and nurse.
• Support fellow staff with recreational/exercise activities including planning, facilitating, cueing, documenting, and other duties.
• Page 1 of 3 Cue residents to scheduled exercise sessions, fitness classes, or off-campus outings, as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all clients enrolled in any Hilltop program or residing at any of Hilltop's facilities, all the while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every client.
• Perform other duties of Activity Specialist – LAP role.
• May be required to assist in other roles as census and staffing needs occur.

Qualifications

• High school or GED and one to two years of experience in a fitness or health care setting; two years strongly preferred.
• Education and/or experience in Exercise Science, apprenticeship, or background preferred.
• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required).
• Current Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer/Athletic/Fitness trainer certification (preferred).
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (required within 60 days of hire).
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred).
• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred).

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Benefits
The starting wage range for this role is $18.50 to $19.43 per hour.
Check out our full benefits package here: https://hilltoppers.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/107/2025/06/Benefit-Guide-FINAL-2024-2025_6.2.2025_Compressed.pdf

Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.

Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.

A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.