Fitness Specialist, Senior Living
Company: 2LIFE COMMUNITIES
Location: Allston
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Engage residents in diverse exercise classes, health, wellness,
and expressive therapy programs that contribute to healthy aging
through one-on-one and group sessions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Facilitate and lead daily exercise classes for residents;
upgrade and modify the level of exercise classes where
appropriate
- Teach specialized arthritis and balance classes
- Evaluate residents for safe use of gym equipment, supervise
their usage, and track the progress of all participants, including
re-evaluating residents every six months
- Assess resident competency by conducting evaluations before
resident participation in the Fitness & Wellness gym usage
program
- Work with frail, isolated residents in their apartment
one-on-one to encourage their participation in class and gym usage
to combat isolation and support socialization
- Collect and update all medical information for each
resident
- Facilitate the resident gym key entry program and rehab
protocols in collaboration with resident's physicians, PTs, and
OTs
- Participate in continuing education to stay current on best
practices and research related to healthy aging
- Collaborate with campus, resident-facing program staff to
develop resident-centric programs
- Participate in program evaluation
- Assist Fund Development on grant applicationsOTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train and supervise interns and volunteers assisting with the
Fitness & Wellness Program
- Track and monitor fitness expensesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Health &
Fitness required
- Ability to work well with older adults, including those with
cognitive or physical impairments
- Ability to listen and establish trust and remain
non-judgmental
- Computer literate- Microsoft Office, Google WorkSpace, &
Salesforce
- Have sufficient transportation to travel as needed between all
2Life locationsWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to bend, stretch, stand and lift (fitness)
equipment up to 20 pounds.2LIFE COMMUNITIES provides superior
housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive
independently within a supportive environment. We are a
mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults
have the opportunity to age in community - to live a full life of
connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We
are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our
diverse residents as they age. 2Life Communities owns and operates
over 1,300 units of affordable rental housing located within six
campuses in metropolitan Boston. With another 210 apartments under
construction and more in planning, we expect to add another 600-700
units within the next several years as we complete projects in
active planning and construction phases.BENEFITS AND MOREWe offer a
very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the
base pay and over 30% for employee +1 and families. Our rewards
program includes but not limited to:
- Robust medical and dental plan
- Vision
- Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Pet insurance
- And more!The above statements intend to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this
job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties required.We desire to build and
cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse
workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and
perspectives.External and internal applicants, as well as position
incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job
functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a
reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case
by case basis. Compensation details: 24-25 Hourly
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Keywords: 2LIFE COMMUNITIES, Revere , Fitness Specialist, Senior Living, Other , Allston, Massachusetts
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