Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

October 24, 2024

Department:

62791505 Live Well Fitness Center

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FTE (40 hours per 2-week pay period) variable hours between 7am-5pm

• 8-hour day shifts; May have occasional evening hours

• No weekends--No major Holidays

• Responsible for healthy and specific stable patient populations to be integrated into the LiveWell Center. 

• Responsibilities will involve risk assessment, conducting various physiological assessments, providing interpretation, exercise prescription and exercise training for employees and various at-risk and healthy populations.

•  Support primary and secondary prevention initiatives through health promotion programming such as health screenings and well-being events, online and in person educational presentations, delivery of fitness classes. 

• Assist with daily fitness center operational duties, provide support to LiveWell Center exercisers and work collaboratively with other team members specializing in nutrition, aftercare, coaching and tobacco cessation fields

Job Description:

Design and deliver activity based exercise programs for individuals. Includes client assessments, exercise program design and progression, and data entry.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes initial and 90 day assessments.
  • Follows assessment protocols to complete assessment and enter data results into database.
  • Completes outcomes measures as appropriate.
• Designs and delivers activity based exercise programs.
  • Delivers exercise program based on lagging factors from assessment.
  • Modifies exercise program as client progresses.
  • Enters exercise session data into database following protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field
• 2 to 5 years in developing exercise programs for people with disability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Master's degree in Kinesiology or
• Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field

Licenses/Certifications

• American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Or equivalent upon hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently