Fitness Outreach Coordinator

Volunteers of America-MN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America-MN is seeking a part-time Fit&Strong! Outreach Coordinator to engage with specialty populations and lead exercise programs for older adults suffering from osteoarthritis. This role requires partnership development, volunteer management, and teaching exercise classes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a fitness instructor certification. Suitable for energetic individuals with an interest in enhancing community health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with volunteers and lead a small group.
• Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with arthritis preferred.
• Must have a car to drive to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with new F&S! host sites.
• Recruit volunteer leaders and assist with management of volunteer leaders.
• Teach 1-2 F&S! classes.
• Coach volunteer leaders and class participants on safe modifications.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Dependability

Ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises

Education

Fitness instructor certification from a recognized organization

Job description

Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity and hope.

Job Description

Position: Fit&Strong! Outreach Coordinator

Hours: 10-15 Hours/week @ $17.00/hr.

Duration: 1.5 Year Grant position, w/possibility for renewal

Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Volunteers of America-Minnesota, is looking for an energetic team member to provide outreach with our specialty populations. Fit & Strong! is a low-cost, evidence-based, multiple component exercise program. It combines flexibility, strength training and aerobic walking with health education for sustained behavior change among older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis (OA).

This is a PAID position, 15 hours a week and has flexible hours dependent on program needs.

As a program specialist, job responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with new F&S! host sites
• Recruiting volunteer leaders and assist with management of volunteer leaders
• Teaching 1-2 F&S! classes
• Coaching volunteer leaders and class participants on the use of safe and effective modifications
• Assist Senior Wellness Coordinator as needed
• Working with host sites for classes
• Maintaining paperwork, including ensuring that documents are following HIPAA compliance guidelines
• As this is a flexible position, employee must be able to work independently, and demonstrate the ability to achieve goals.
• Computer skills, some travel, and background check required.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• Ability to work with volunteers
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Dependability
• Willingness to lead a small group
• Interest in working with older adults and with diverse populations
• Life experiences valued- with education or health care experience a plus
• Ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises
• Ability to carry up to 20 lbs.
• Current CPR certification a plus
• Experience working with older adults and/ or individuals with arthritis preferred
• Instructors must attend a training led by Fit & Strong!
• A Fitness instructor certified by a nationally recognized fitness organization such as (AFAA), (ACSM), (ACE), (CIAR), (ISSA), (NASM), (NCSF), (NFPT), (NSCA), (YMCA) OR a leader of another evidence-based program (AMOB, CDSMP) with experience and comfort leading group-based exercise classes
• Must have a car to drive to site locations
• Candidates 50+ and multi-lingual candidates preferred.

Additional Information

RSVP identifies volunteer opportunities for its members, who are age 55 and over, that meet their individual skills, interests, schedule and geographic availability.

If interested, apply directly at http://www.voamnwi.org

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