Fitness Specialist

Ascend Rehabilitation, LLC is an integrated health and wellness program for seniors seeking to maintain independence or recover from life-changing events. Highly trained physical, occupational and speech therapists collaborate with fitness professionals to facilitate individualized programs for optimal health outcomes. Ascend Rehab offers a continuum of care and services available in three Saint Therese Minnesota communities: Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, and Corcoran, as well as other senior complex buildings.

Competitive Compensation Package

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous paid time off plan
• Retirement plan with employer match

Responsibilities:

Facilitate exercise and wellness program services to seniors 55-90+ years young that focus on promotion of health; enhancing relaxation, balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and cognitive stimulation for clients (residents, tenants, and the greater community). The Fitness Specialist administer wellness protocols in 1:1 personal sessions, lead land and/or water based classes, and monitor open gym/swim clients. This position is also responsible for providing quality client care that may include: assisting therapists with rehab services, transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning and validating client concerns.

Job Opening: Fitness Specialist
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Oxbow Lake)
Status: Hourly
Type/Shift: Part time - 20 hours per week

Education and Experience: A two-year Associates of Arts Degree as Assistants in either PT/OT; or a degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Exercise Physiology and certified by the respective associations as required. CPR certification is desired.

• Experience working with seniors desired
• Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision
• High level of commitment to compassionate customer service
• Maintained awareness and sensitivity to client needs, interests and abilities

Special knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with their clients
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates good documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written skills
• Demonstrates good organization and time management skills
• Provides a quality customer service focus and enthusiastic attitude

Saint Therese/Ascend Rehab is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly wage: $25.50-$30.77 based upon on experience

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