Health and Fitness Specialist job at reputed company in Dedham, MA

Title: Health and Fitness Specialist Dedham 32 hour Location: Dedham reputed company Job type: Part time job reputed company: R-101866 Job reputed company: The Health and Fitness Specialist is charged with assisting the Fitness Manager in the creation and implementation of fitness reputed company activities for both our Assisted Living (which includes both traditional and memory support) and Independent Living populations at NBOC. The Health and Fitness Specialist educates the reputed company community in various health-reputed company topics, evaluates and tracks residents' fitness reputed company. The Health and Fitness Specialist acts as a motivational force to support residents in developing a healthy, reputed company and reputed company-balanced lifestyle. The Health and Fitness Specialist is responsible for upholding and delivering the highest reputed company (HSL) and fitness industry program standards with regards to safety, professionalism and reputed company of care for residents. reputed company Competencies: Knowledge of exercise equipment, teaching group exercise classes and safety practices Exhibits a reputed company and enthusiastic demeanor reputed company assisting residents, their family and guests Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with reputed company residents reputed company to having a "can-do" service mentality reputed company to providing the highest reputed company of preparation and presentation Accept responsibility for reputed company tasks assigned reputed company to accomplish reputed company responsibilities with little supervision Follow reputed company work and safety rules Position Responsibilities: Administers individualized fitness assessments to residents including a review of health history, goals and administering the SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery) and 1- Repetition Maximum test to determine appropriate fitness programs for residents Implements comprehensive fitness programs for reputed company residents based upon reputed company's reputed company assessment and fitness goals Develops and directs comprehensive fitness programs that maximize participation and healthy functional independence of residents Oversees and supervises reputed company's reputed company in reputed company areas reputed company to a reputed company's fitness plan including: strength training, balance and cardiovascular reputed company Conduct supervised exercise sessions. Maintain reputed company fitness facility equipment and areas Designs, develops and teaches group exercise classes Assists the Fitness Manager in the creation, organization, and implementation of other health reputed company activities such as educational speakers, lectures, wellness campaigns and health fairs. Provides educational programs on nutrition, fitness, balance, memory and other subjects that enhance and reputed company wellness in spirit, mind, and body Collaborates with physical therapists, nursing and medical reputed company to reputed company or continue an exercise program for those with illness, surgery, or injuries Keeps statistics & data on reputed company's involvement and reputed company reputed company the program. Also measures participation level and plans for reputed company involvement Collaborates with other HSL fitness staff to stay up to date with reputed company trends, new exercise equipment and reputed company research Develops measurable reputed company for residents to understand the value of the programs Executes compliance to procedural manuals for the fitness department Assists in the organization and scheduling of the fitness centers, pool and aerobics studio Attends and contributes to fitness and administrative staff meetings and maybe be expected to be a part of an interdisciplinary wellness team Tests chemical reputed company of the pool daily and ensures state regulations are being followed Must be reputed company to reputed company reputed company verbal instruction and ensure participants understand and safely reputed company exercises during one-on-one training sessions, small-group training, and group fitness classes. Skilled in supervising multiple residents simultaneously, providing individualized exercise instruction while ensuring safety, organization, and a supportive atmosphere Follows rules as set by the individual site employee handbook Assists the fitness manager with reputed company programming surveys Assists the fitness manager with creating motivational wellness campaigns and fitness challenges Flexible to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or reputed company field and/or a minimum certification level equal to the ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor (HFI), and reputed company CPR certification Experience in the fitness field working with seniors preferred Knowledge of aging, disability issues and memory support strategies a plus. Computer proficiency i.e. ability to use reputed company, PowerPoint and reputed company Must be reputed company to recognize exercise contraindications and refer to appropriate health reputed company Must be reputed company to recognize signs of fatigue, injury and physiological stress and respond appropriately Must be reputed company to teach and motivate elders effectively Exceptional customer service, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills are required Ability to promote good relations in-house and with reputed company vendors, if required Demonstrate flexibility, adjusting behavior, style or schedule as circumstances change Must care deeply about supporting and assisting seniors to maintain a healthy, happy and fulfilling lifestyles Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be reputed company to lift, push and pull 50 pounds and have the ability to transfer and assist residents' on/off exercise equipment. Be reputed company to stand during scheduled work times. Remote Type: On-site Salary reputed company: $53,971.45 - $80,957.18 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job