Description
Summary of Position:
Classification: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Hours vary; preferably 1 to 3 hours per week
Location: On-site at main location in Hinsdale and partner locations around Chicagoland
This position is responsible for facilitating innovative exercise and mind body movement programs at Wellness House and our partner locations around Chicagoland. This position facilitates exercise classes and yoga classes for people affected by cancer. Additionally, this position ensures that required consents and assessments are completed prior to enrollment in exercise classes and that the exercise room and equipment are maintained.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct exercise classes and cover for absences of other exercise program staff as needed or requested.
- Assist individual participants in setting exercise related goals and recommend appropriate WH classes.
- Update participant files to include a current medical release form, health history, informed consent waiver, and orientation documentation.
- Enter participant efforts into MBO as appropriate for programs or services delivered in a timely fashion.
- Assist with exercise registration process and record exercise class attendance.
- Ensure exercise room facility is in good working order, including maintenance of equipment, availability of supplies, and adherence to infection control practices.
- Report to Office Manager and/or Program Manager in a timely manner any observations of malfunction or inadequacy of the Wellness House facility such that it would compromise the safety of staff and/or participants, as well have a negative impact on the delivery of WH programs.
Other
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Perform general tasks and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in health-related field such as Exercise Physiology or equivalent experience
- Yoga Certification, Group Exercise Certification, or Personal Trainer Certification required
- Cancer Exercise Specialist or Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer preferred
Job Experience:
- Prior experience leading exercise and yoga classes.
- Experience working with a medical patient population, ideally with a cancer patient population.
Special Knowledge & Skills:
- Solid understanding and appreciation of the fundamental principles of safe exercise programming
- Ability to conduct multiple exercise classes, including supervising aerobic conditioning and demonstrating strength, weight, and core training
- General computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel
Demonstrated Competencies:
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to collaborate with peers and provide constructive feedback to others
- Desire to work as a team member and accomplish the larger goals of the organization
Professional liability insurance required.
Pay rate for Contractual Oncology Exercise Specialist role starts at $35.00 per hour.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in health-related field
- Yoga Certification, Group Exercise Certification, or Personal Trainer Certification
- Cancer Exercise Specialist or Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
- Prior experience leading exercise and yoga classes
- Experience working with a medical patient population, ideally with a cancer patient population
What We Do
Wellness House is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 to improve the lives of people affected by cancer by offering educational, emotional, and physical support programs.
