Company DescriptionVolunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity and hope.Job DescriptionPosition: Fit&Strong! Outreach CoordinatorHours: 10-15 Hours/week @ $17.00/hr.Duration: 1.5 Year Grant position, w/possibilityfor renewalRetired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsoredby Volunteers of America-Minnesota, is looking for an energetic team member toprovide outreach with our specialty populations. Fit & Strong! is alow-cost, evidence-based, multiple component exercise program. It combinesflexibility, strength training and aerobic walking with health education forsustained behavior change among older adults with lower extremityosteoarthritis (OA). This is a PAID position, 15 hours a week and hasflexible hours dependent on program needs.As a program specialist, job responsibilitiesinclude: •Developing and maintaining partnerships with newF&S! host sites•Recruiting volunteer leaders and assist withmanagement of volunteer leaders •Teaching 1-2 F&S! classes• Coaching volunteer leaders and class participantson the use of safe and effective modifications•Assist Senior Wellness Coordinator as needed• Working with host sites for classes• Maintaining paperwork, including ensuring thatdocuments are following HIPAA compliance guidelines• As this is a flexible position, employee must beable to work independently, and demonstrate the ability to achieve goals.• Computer skills, some travel, and backgroundcheck required.QualificationsRequirements include:· Ability to work with volunteers· Good communication and interpersonal skills. · Flexibility· Enthusiasm. · Dependability. · Willingness to lead a small group. · Interest in working with older adults and withdiverse populations. · Life experiences valued- with education or healthcare experience a plus. · Ability to perform range of motion and low-levelendurance exercises. · Ability to carry up to 20 lbs.· Current CPR certification a plus· Experience working with older adults and/ orindividuals with arthritis preferred· Instructors must attend a training led by Fit& Strong! · A Fitness instructor certified by a nationallyrecognized fitness organization such as (AFAA), (ACSM), (ACE), (CIAR), (ISSA),(NASM), (NCSF), (NFPT), (NSCA), (YMCA) OR a leader of another evidence-basedprogram (AMOB, CDSMP) with experience and comfort leading group-based exerciseclasses.· Must have a car to drive to site locations.Candidates 50 and multi-lingual candidatespreferred.Additional InformationRSVP identifies volunteer opportunities for its members, whoare age 55 and over, that meet their individual skills, interests, schedule andgeographic availability.If interested, apply directly at http://www.voamnwi.org Click Careers – click View Opportunities