Exercise Physiologist

The Sharon at SouthPark; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sharon at SouthPark, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Charlotte, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to design and implement fitness programs for residents and staff. Under the Health and Fitness Manager and the Director of Vitality, you will prescribe exercise, lead group classes, assess needs, and track participation to promote well-being for older adults.

Requirements include a B.S. in Exercise Science or related field, and certifications from ACSM/ACE/AFAA/NSCA/IDEA/NASM,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Certifications from ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, IDEA, or NASM.
• Experience leading group fitness classes.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company with residents, employees and partners while promoting safety and well-being.
• Reviews resident needs with health and fitness manager to plan programs.
• Designs and implements programs, including research, assessment, marketing, and delivery.
• Maintains participation data for the Vitality and Well-being Department.

Skills

Group fitness leadership

Older adults experience

Education

B.S. in Exercise Science

Kinesiology or related field

Job description

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Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

W e enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being. The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community for senior residents located near the heart of SouthPark. We are a non-profit long term care facility that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. At the Sharon at SouthPark our team member's number one responsibility is to deliver compassionate resident care every time!

SUMMARY

The Exercise Physiologist (EP) will operate in conjunction with the Health and Fitness Manager (HFM) and the Director of Vitality and Well-being (DVW) to support the comprehensive, multi-dimensional and holistic program of offerings for the residents and employees of The Sharon at SouthPark. The overall goal of the position will be to utilize exercise prescription for the intent of designing appropriate programs that meet both needs and interests of all residents and team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but not limited to:

• Represents the company in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for residents, employees, vendors and professional partners alike. Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all residents and employees.
• Reviews needs and desires of residents with health and fitness manager to create a list of potential programs to meet said needs and desires.
• Designs and implements determined programs. This includes but is not limited to research, assessment selection or creation, program design, marketing, communication, delivery, and follow-up of program to the residents and/or team members.
• Contributes to resident and team member communication with wellness and health related tips and/or content.
• Supports and/or facilitates resident fitness orientations in the Fitness Room.
• Learns the Vitality Discovery process and facilitates for new residents and existing residents. This includes but is not limited to assisting with paperwork (health history, goal setting), conducting a Senior Fitness Test, and constructing recommendations for the residents based on an exercise prescription basis.
• Contributes to and maintains participation data for the Vitality and Well-being Department; includes daily tracking and data entry into a web-based benchmark system.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field required
• Certifications from ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, IDEA, or NASM required
• Experience with leading group fitness classes required
• Experience working with older adults desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift objects of 25 pounds or less over the head
• Move objects of 40 pounds or less

The Sharon at SouthPark is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Taking care of our residents begins with taking care of our Employees.

Per company policy Proof of Influenza vaccine and/or approved medical/religious exemption is required for all employees.