Job Description

Position: Fitness Specialist, Senior Living

Reports To: Director of Fitness

Compensation: $23-$26/hour

Part-time 30/week, benefits eligible                                                    

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 a community, to live a whole life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. Inspired by Jewish values, 2Life welcomes seniors from all backgrounds and enables aging in communities of engagement, connection, and purpose.

Join an organization that truly values its passionate, talented team. We’re committed to supporting your health and well-being and your professional development. We believe by making 2Life a great place to work, you can focus on making 2Life a great place to live for our seniors.

Here at 2Life, we also 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
• And more!

Fitness team members engage 2Life residents in a meaningful experience, offering diverse exercise classes, health, wellness, and expressive therapy programs that contribute to healthy aging.  The Fitness Specialist, Senior Living works directly with residents in group classes and via one-on-one sessions to support their fitness goals, with a focus on building strength and fall prevention.

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
• Keep regular and up-to-date records in Salesforce, 2Life’s resident data platform
• Work one-on-one with residents in the gyms as needed
• Assess resident competency, both cognitive and physical, 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 for safe, independent gym usage, and follow-through on exercise and rehab protocols in collaboration with resident’s physicians, PT’s, and OT’s
• Train and supervise interns and volunteers assisting with the Fitness & Wellness program
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on best practices and research related to healthy aging, including exercise, health, wellness, and nutrition
• Administer new wellness programs and projects
• Collaborate with campus, resident-facing program staff to develop resident-centric programs
• Participate in program evaluation
• Assist Fund Development on grant applications
• Other duties as assigned

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Entry-level position with some experience working with older adults or in the fitness field preferred
• Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Health & Fitness required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in Russian or Mandarin/Cantonese preferred
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with older adults, including those with cognitive or physical impairments
• Ability to travel across all 2Life sites (Brighton, Newton, Framingham, and Brookline)
• This position requires a collaborative working style to be a successful team member
• Ability to listen and establish trust and remain non-judgmental
• Good organization skills, including the ability to work independently and maintain accurate records
• Computer literate- Microsoft Office, Google WorkSpace, & Salesforce

WORKING 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inclusive excellence and strives to create the finest affordable housing in the world through the collaboration of diverse, talented individuals. We encourage women, people of color, and applicants from the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended 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.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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