Health & Fitness Specialist - Fluent in Russian is a plus
Company: Hebrew Senior Life
Location: Brookline
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The Health & Fitness Specialist (H&F
Specialist) is in charge of creating and implementing all fitness
related activities at the Hebrew SeniorLife Brookline location -
Center Communities of Brookline. All programs are used to reinforce
the value of fitness to all senior housing tenants. The H&F
Specialist also serves as an integral part of an interdisciplinary
team made up of (but not limited to) administrative, medical and
social service associates. About us: Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard
Medical School affiliation, is a top provider of senior care in the
Boston area and a national leader in redefining the experience of
aging. With more than 2,600 employees and six campuses in Greater
Boston, Hebrew SeniorLife is the fifth-largest nonprofit in
Massachusetts and a four-time winner of the Boston Globe's Top
Places to Work, including in 2021. Our Harvard affiliation also
connects us to one of the richest biomedical research collectives
in the world, which includes four major teaching hospitals in the
Boston area as well as Harvard Medical School's 18 academic health
care centers. Position Responsibilities: * Create and implement
individual exercise programs for seniors.
* Conduct fitness consultations and physical performance
evaluations (physical performance evaluation includes: 1-RM testing
and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) assess vital
signs)
* Run supervised exercise sessions and resident programming surveys
and assist in the organization of educational activities and
fitness events
* Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to the Health and
Fitness Specialist, including performance management and feedback,
and formal annual performance reviews
* Maintain all fitness facility equipment and areas
* Attend and contribute to fitness and housing site administration
staff meetings
* Work closely with other site Fitness Departments and/or HSL
Fitness staff with regards to all aspects of health and fitness
programming Core Competencies: * Available to build trusting
relationships with the residents, team members and colleagues
* Listen attentively; speak respectfully. Promote an "emotional"
connection
* Commit to providing the highest quality of preparation and
presentation
* Commit to having a "can-do" service mentality
* Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned
* Follow all work and safety rules Qualifications: * A bachelor's
degree in exercise science or related field and/or a minimum
certification level equal to the ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor
(HFI)
* Current CPR certification.
* Recognize exercise contraindications and refer to appropriate
health professional as well as recognize signs of fatigue, injury
and physiological stress and respond appropriately
* Exceptional customer service, teamwork, communication and
interpersonal skills
* Ability to promote good relations in-house and with outside
vendors
* Demonstrate flexibility, adjusting behavior, style or schedule as
circumstances change
* Computer proficiency i.e. ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint and
Excel Preferred Qualifications: * 2-4-year experience with aging
and disability issues
* Fluent in Russian Benefits: * Excellent medical and dental
benefits, available on your first day
* A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per
diems
* Generous paid time off
* Nine (9) paid holidays
* On-site health and wellness programming
* Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
* An employee recognition program and much more... We have a firm
belief that diversity and mutual respect make us a stronger
organization. That's why we live by a set of cultural beliefs
focused on succeeding together, speaking up for what matters, and
growing professionally. We are also committed to ensuring employees
have the resources they need to do their jobs safely and
effectively. In today's world, that means adequate supplies of
personal protective equipment, extensive infection control
procedures, paid sick time, mental health resources, and much more.
Because our incredible team is the heart and soul of our
organization, and the reason that seniors across Greater Boston
turn to Hebrew SeniorLife first. Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal
employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based
on merit, qualifications, and competence and not influenced or
affected by race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, military status, veterans status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local
law. Hebrew SeniorLife requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. All
new hires must be fully vaccinated, which includes any recommended
COVID-19 boosters, before their start date. Any exemption requests
for medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case by
case basis and must be processed prior to any start date. Hebrew
SeniorLife is an equal employment opportunity employer. All
employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and
competence and not influenced or affected by race, color, religion,
age, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military
status, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by
federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Hebrew Senior Life, Brookline , Health & Fitness Specialist - Fluent in Russian is a plus, Healthcare , Brookline, Massachusetts
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