An Exercise Specialist provides fundamental services to members participating in EPIC Delaware.

Essential Responsibilities:
-Maintain positive and energetic interactions with staff and members. Treat members with dignity and respect at all times.

-Contribute to members’ wellness by collaboratively identifying individualized fitness goals and exercises.

-Instruct and coach members when describing and demonstrating appropriate exercises while always maintaining safety. Implement manual exercises such as: assisted exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.

-Assist and allow members to develop positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth by honoring their right to choose their activities for the session.

-Plan and implement movement, social, and nutrition activities for members. Develop these activities in an age appropriate/ability level and with the ability to be inclusive for all.

-Maintain client safety throughout member session including during bathroom breaks, hand washing, appropriate behavior, walking through the hallways, etc.

-Accurately document member exercise data into appropriate databases. File member documentation for the day when completed.

-Pursue self-development that enhances job performance.

-Recognize and abide by the Federal, State, and DDDS requirements. Not limited to-HIPPA Confidentiality, DDDS requirements-Relias Trainings, Proclamation of Beliefs and Guiding Principles and People First Language.

-Assist executive director, program director, staff and members in other tasks deemed appropriate

-Maintains necessary licenses, state required competencies, required EPIC training competencies and certification

Experience:
- Previous experience in personal training, group fitness, or sports coaching is preferred
- Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and body mechanics
- Ability to effectively communicate and motivate individuals of all fitness levels

-Experience working with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, including but not limited to tram transfers and exercise/stretching with individuals that use assisted devices for mobility- wheelchair, cane, walker, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Certification in personal training or a related field is a plus

Physical Requirements:

-Transfer of members up to fully dependent.

-Must be able to lift or rerack weights up to 55 pounds.

-Personal experience using common exercise equipment and performing fundamental movement patterns with and without equipment (squat, lunge, push, pull and press).

-Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including exercise and equipment demonstrations, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 35 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Required)

Work Location: In person