II. Core Competencies:

·         Must be able to teach and motivate elders effectively.

·         Strong customer service, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills are required. 

·         Ability to promote good relations in-house and with outside vendors.

·         Demonstrate flexibility, adjusting behavior, style or schedule as circumstances change.

·         Must care deeply about supporting and assisting seniors in maintaining healthy, happy and fulfilling lifestyles.

III. Position Responsibilities:

·         Manages the day-to-day operations of the Satter fitness program.

·         Executes and manages compliance to all HSL policy and procedural manuals.

·         Conducts supervised exercise sessions as well as creates and implements individual exercise programs for residents and outpatient population (where applicable).

·         Conducts fitness consultations, physical performance evaluations and ADL/QOL questionnaires. 

·         Conducts annual resident program surveys.

·         Records and tabulates participant and programmatic data.

·         Plans, budgets, and controls fitness inventory.

·         Operates within an annual health and fitness budget.

·         Maintains outside vendor information.

·         Organizes all aspects of the fitness program schedule. 

·         Trains subordinate exercise staff (when/where applicable). 

·         Recruits and supervises all exercise contractors. 

·         Ensures that all fitness facilities and areas are orderly and well maintained. 

·         Participates in community outreach activities and programs.

·         Attends and contributes to fitness and administration staff meetings and is expected to be a part of an interdisciplinary wellness team. 

·         Follows the rules as set by the individual site Employee Handbook.

IV. Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology/science or related field and/or a minimum certification level equal to the ACSM Health and Fitness Specialist (HFS), and current CPR certification.

·         Minimum of 1-year experience in senior exercise setting.

·         Knowledge of aging and disability issues required.

·         Computer proficiency, i.e. ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

·         Must be able to recognize exercise contraindications and refer to appropriate health professional.

·         Must be able to recognize signs of fatigue, injury and physiological stress and respond appropriately.

V. Physical Requirements:

·         Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to assist residents’ on/off exercise equipment.