FItness Specialist

Job Description:

Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here we’re supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
• A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
• Generous paid time off
• On-site health and wellness programming
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• An employee recognition program

HSL provides enhanced housing with services to seniors living affordable housing locations, and at partner housing locations, with the goal of improving quality of life and supporting independent living. In this role, you will work with residents at our partner community in Boston, MA. As the fitness specialist you will work 12 hours a week (flexible schedule to be determined by applicant and hiring manager).  The position requires fluency in Cantonese as the majority of the resident population is Cantonese-speaking.

We are looking for a motivated, proactive individual who is responsible for developing and implementing engaging fitness programs for residents in which the whole personal wellness philosophy of Hebrew SeniorLife and the value of fitness is reinforced. Educates older adults in the community in various health-related topics, and evaluates and tracks residents’ fitness progress. Acts as a motivational force to support residents in developing a healthy, active and well-balanced lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Administers individualized fitness assessments to residents including a review of health history and health priorities to determine appropriate fitness programs for residents
• Implements comprehensive fitness programs for older adult residents based upon resident’s health, fitness assessment and fitness goals
• Develops and directs comprehensive fitness programs that maximize participation and healthy functional independence of residents
• Oversees and supervises resident’s progress in all areas related to a resident’s fitness plan including: strength training, balance and cardiovascular endurance
• Designs, develops and teaches group exercise classes
• Provides educational programs on nutrition, fitness, balance, memory and other subjects that enhance and enable wellness in spirit, mind, and body
• Collaborate with onsite resident services team to identify and communicate changes in resident status/condition
• Collaborates with physical therapists and physicians to begin or continue an exercise program for those with illness, surgery, or injuries
• Keeps statistics & data on resident’s involvement and progress within the program. Also measures participation level and plans for optimal involvement
• Collaborates with other HSL fitness staff to stay up to date with current trends, new exercise equipment and current research
• Assists or makes recommendations on new equipment purchases and other budget expenditures
• Oversees, maintains and coordinates the maintenance of fitness facilities
• Develops measurable criteria for residents to understand the value of the programs
• Creates and expands innovative fitness programs to meet the needs of the residents and fitness trends.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of exercise equipment and safety practices
• Able to accomplish all responsibilities with little supervision
• Works as a team member by proactively working to meet resident needs
• Exhibits a professional and enthusiastic demeanor when assisting residents, their family and friends
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with all residents
• Pays attention to own and others safety when carrying out responsibilities
• 2-5 years’ experience in the fitness field working with seniors
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
• ACSM Fitness certification preferred
• Must have compassion for and a desire to work with a senior population.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle difficult situations.
• Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual.  Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and sound judgment.  Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, Power Point, and Excel.

• Fluency in Cantonese required

Remote Type

On-site

Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.