RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead individual and group boxing therapy sessions in accordance with program goals and participant needs
• Teach proper boxing fundamentals, footwork, pad work, bag work, and controlled movement techniques with a focus on safety
• Use boxing‑based activities to support skills such as stress release, emotional expression, discipline, focus, and self‑confidence
• Create a structured, supportive, and emotionally safe environment for all participants
• Clearly communicate session expectations, safety guidelines, and physical limitations prior to participation
• Monitor participant engagement, form, and safety during sessions and modify activities as needed
• Encourage healthy coping strategies, body awareness, and positive self‑expression through movement
• Collaborate with wellness staff, trainers, counselors, or clinical professionals as appropriate to support participant goals
• Maintain accurate session records, progress notes, and attendance documentation as required
• Clean, organize, and maintain boxing equipment and training space
• Uphold ethical standards, professional boundaries, and organizational policies at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or formal training in boxing instruction, fitness coaching, or therapeutic movement programs
• Demonstrated experience teaching boxing or boxing‑based fitness in individual or group settings
• Strong understanding of safety practices, proper technique, and injury prevention
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations and varying fitness levels
• Experience working in behavioral health, youth services, trauma‑informed programs, or wellness environments
• Training in trauma‑informed care, mindfulness, or emotional regulation techniques
• Background in personal training, kinesiology, or exercise science
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Experience collaborating with licensed clinicians or wellness professionals

Scope of Practice Statement

This position provides boxing‑based wellness and skills‑development services only. The Boxing Therapy Coach does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical or mental health conditions and does not provide psychotherapy. Participants are encouraged to seek licensed healthcare providers for medical or clinical concerns.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate boxing techniques and engage in moderate to high levels of physical activity
• Ability to stand, move, bend, and use upper‑body strength for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move boxing equipment (up to approximately 40 lbs)

Work Environment

• Gym, studio, wellness center, community program, or behavioral health setting
• Sessions may include music and high‑energy movement
• Flexible scheduling; evenings or weekends may be required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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