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JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position works on an as needed basis from 4p-8p.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The fitness professional will provide clinical monitoring and advice regarding physical activity for program participants in the Mild Cognitive Impairment Empowerment Program (MCIEP).
- Will provide individual physical assessments of program participants, facilitate goal-setting sessions and lead monthly orientation sessions.
- Facilitates quarterly physical activity reassessments for each participant.
- Will be responsible for planning and facilitating physical activity core and offerings of MCI Empowerment Program.
- Facilitates peer groups that attend twice-weekly exercise classes for six months to a year.
- Will lead study participants in group exercise sessions with both aerobic and strength training; conduct brief study visits and assess for common exercise induced injuries and adverse events; provide participant education materials; assist in maintaining subject database and programs; monitor incoming data for accuracy; troubleshoot for technical problems and maintain the integrity of the project protocol; monitor the safety and confidentiality of the project and its subjects; assist the Principal Investigator with Institutional Review Board amendments, continuations, and renewals as they pertain to the exercise intervention; stay up to date with training to work with human subjects; ensure data is scored and entered correctly and reconciled per guidelines from the Principal Investigator.
- A flexible schedule is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
- Completion of an internship or one year of directly related experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
PREFERENCEES:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine (EIM) certified or EIM certification eligible.
- Experience leading physical activity classes such as strength training and dynamic balance, in addition to classes such as yoga and tai chi.
- Experience working with and/or ability to connect with Mild Cognitive Impairment population, previous Brain Health experience a plus but not mandatory.
- Works well in ambiguous environments, as role will evolve as program is built/established.
- Motivated self-starter, requiring minimal to moderate amount of supervision.
This position pays a flat rate of $29.50 per hour. This position is eligible for shift differentials.
