Health and Fitness Specialist Dedham 32 hour

Position Summary

The Health and Fitness Specialist assists the Fitness Manager in creating and implementing fitness-related activities for both NewBridge's Assisted Living and Independent Living populations. They educate residents on health-related topics, evaluate and track their fitness progress, and motivate them towards a healthy lifestyle. They uphold and deliver high standards of safety, professionalism, and quality of care.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of exercise equipment, teaching group exercise classes, and safety practices
• Professional and enthusiastic demeanor when assisting residents, their family, and guests
• Effective communication with all residents
• Able to take responsibility for all tasks assigned
• Able to accomplish tasks with little supervision
• Able to follow all work and safety rules

Position Responsibilities

• Administers individualized fitness assessments and implements comprehensive fitness programs
• Maintains fitness facility equipment and areas, designs and teaches group exercise classes
• Collaborates with physical therapists, nursing, and medical staff to develop exercise programs
• Keeps statistics and data on resident involvement and progress, collaborates with other fitness staff
• Ensures compliance with procedural manuals and follows state regulations for pool chemical levels
• Assists in organizing and scheduling fitness centers, pool, and aerobics studio
• Attends and contributes to fitness and administrative staff meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology/science or related field and/or current ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor (HFI) certification
• CPR certification
• Experience in the fitness field working with seniors preferred
• Knowledge of aging, disability issues, and memory support strategies
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Able to recognize exercise contraindications and refer to appropriate health professionals
• Able to recognize signs of fatigue, injury, and physiological stress and respond appropriately
• Able to teach and motivate elders effectively
• Exceptional customer service, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed