Fitness Coordinator

FITNESS COORDINATOR
Council on Aging
Part-Time (30 hours/week) Benefitted
$25 hourly

The Council on Aging is seeking a Fitness Coordinator to develop coordinate and deliver fitness and wellness programming for older adults at the Brookline Senior Center. This 30-hour-per-week benefitted position is responsible for creating a safe inclusive and supportive exercise environment that promotes health mobility and overall well-being for both active older adults and those new to fitness. The Fitness Coordinator works with a high degree of initiative and judgment and plays a key role in supporting participants physical health and functional independence.

Responsibilities:
Working under the general supervision of the Council on Aging Director the Fitness Coordinator will perform the following essential functions primarily at the Brookline Senior Center Fitness Center with occasional participation in community-wide events:

• Manage intake and orientation for new Fitness Center participants.
• Conduct pre-program assessments and review health histories physician clearance forms and exercise restrictions.
• Design and implement individualized exercise programs tailored to participant needs and abilities.
• Schedule and supervise individual and group workout sessions.
• Instruct participants in the safe and effective use of exercise equipment free weights and resistance bands.
• Teach small group classes focused on strength flexibility balance and stretching.
• Monitor participant performance correct form and adjust workloads to maximize benefit and minimize injury risk.
• Participate in and support health promotion initiatives including fall prevention nutrition and wellness programs.
• Prepare and post health education materials and maintain usage and participation records.
• Maintain fitness equipment and ensure a safe exercise environment.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding the Fitness Center and fitness programming.
• Refer participants to social work or other support services as appropriate.
• Assist the Program Manager with recruiting training and evaluating fitness instructors.
• Attend required trainings and continuing education to maintain professional certifications.
• Participate in occasional community-wide events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Personal Trainer.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with older adults.
• Knowledge of exercise guidelines for older adults including individuals with chronic conditions.
• Ability to design and supervise individualized and group fitness programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Drivers License.

How to Apply
Please apply asap. Position open until filled.