Movement Revolution- Neuro Exercise Specialist Position

Movement Revolution is a medical fitness program. We’re looking for skilled clinical exercise professionals with experience in working with neurological populations such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, and other complex medical conditions. Movement Revolution is a progressive and fast-growing company looking to add enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate coaches and leaders.

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is to be a leader that engages, inspires, invigorates, and educates the neurological community through our virtual exercise classes and coaching sessions. Neuro Exercise Specialists must be capable of bridging a deep understanding of program development while addressing the unique needs, symptoms, and goals of those living with a neurological condition. Our methods apply the latest relevant research and creatively program solutions that exceed the expectations of our participants. The goal is to engage each participant as an individual to help them live their best life possible, based on their goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead personal training and group exercise programs for persons with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and other progressive neurological conditions.
• The NES must be comfortable and effective working both 1:1 (In-Home and In-Studio) as well as leading groups.
• Effectively communicate the “why, what, and how” behind each class/session with a high level of energy, inspiration, and education.
• Perform detailed fitness evaluations, needs/wants analysis, tracking, and reporting progress to foster deep understanding leading to highly personalized and effective wellness programs for the clients.
• Continual data tracking and analysis of assessments, to ensure effective client program engagement, evolution, and progress awareness.
• Integrate and manage heart rate tracking software with classes and sessions.
• Manage client and class schedules, enrollments, and payments.
• The Coach is expected to be passionate about the industry and their client's wellbeing and therefore continually engaged in the latest industry and research advancements relevant to their work.
• The Coach coaches their clients in the latest, relevant, research and advancements in the areas of exercise, nutrition, and social psychology.
• The Coach is expected to continually strive to improve our programs and classes, with a proactive approach to developing suggestions on where and how to improve, inclusive of entirely new program elements.

Competencies for Success

Passion – A unrelenting drive to help clients live their best life possible. This is only possible through deep and continued empathy for the individual clients leading to the development and application of the latest science and industry practices, relevant to our clients.

Collaborative - Thrives building meaningful relationships and fostering effective communication with our clients, caregivers, and clinicians to ensure open information and alignment flows, supportive of their ongoing well-being. Foster a team approach openly sharing learnings and information relevant to the improvement and development of Movement Revolution, the team, and programs.

Accountability - Takes personal ownership for client's success going well beyond program participation, ensuring unbiased advocacy and drive for client delight. Thrives in a high client-facing role, ensuring personal productivity and continuing personal development exceed cultural expectations.

Measures of Success

• Client Satisfaction
• Productivity
• Cancellations
• Continuing Education

Education and Experience

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion or equivalent is required.
• Current ACSM or NSCA Certification (CEP, HFS, CSCS, CPT) preferred.
• Advanced specialized certifications (CIFT, CSPS, FMS, PD-related certs.) preferred.
• Experience working with special populations (Neurological disorders and other disabilities) is highly desired.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• exercise programming: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Deerfield, IL 60015: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person