Adaptive Fitness Instructor

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Current BCLS certification.

Current fitness instructor (individual and group) certification by national fitness organization (e.g. ACE, AFA).

Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, standing and sitting during full workday using proper body mechanics.  Normal duties involve frequent lifting (up to 35 pounds), transferring members, and pushing an occupied wheelchair (up to 500 feet).

Sufficient dexterity and strength to perform standard duties including member care, documentation and equipment use.

Ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including sharing knowledge, giving and receiving feedback, taking initiative to assist others, problem solving and providing an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Familiarity with basic computer functions including word processing programs, spreadsheet programs and online mail systems.

Demonstrates knowledge of etiology, course, prognosis and manifestations of MS and other common disease processes.


Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy, specific to MS.

Ability to operate and appropriately apply and adapt/modify as needed any exercise interventions, recreation activities, and equipment.

Ability to motivate and encourage members to follow their personal adaptive exercise plan in a positive and empowering manner.

Knowledge of precautions and potential problems related to assigned member care activities.

Ability to identify the need for and utilize appropriate safety and/or emergency techniques, CPR and infection control.



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