Fitness Instructor (Health and Wellness Promoter)
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Oaklands Park SA
* Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits
o Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
o Employee well-being program with great discounts
* Permanent Part Time Position / 24 Hours per fortnight
o Week 1 Shifts
Thursday 0900 - 1530
Friday 0900 - 1530
o Week 2 Shifts
Thursday 0900 - 1530
Friday 0900 - 1530
About the role
As a Health and Wellness Promoter you will work under our tested multidisciplinary model of care that has significant proven benefits for getting our clients onto their best health pathway. Our model uses a comprehensive assessment battery and case conferencing process to inform targeted prescription, with the client journey culminating in ongoing exercise and service participation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
* delivery of group based and 1:1 exercise programs under the guidance of an Exercise Physiologist
* contributing positively to multi-disciplinary care planning for our clients
* demonstrating experience in person-centred practice, service continuous improvement, evidence based treatment and service delivery
* proactively delivering evidence-based reablement pathways that ensure client physical, social and mental health benefits
* demonstrating willingness to work as part of a team and to increase your personal skill set
For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.
About you
We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;
* Certificate IV or higher in Fitness, Exercise Science, Personal Training, Exercise Physiology or equivalent including current accreditation with Physical Activity Australia, AusActive or Exercise & Sports Science Australia
* full and current unrestricted Australian Drivers licence
* demonstrated delivery of progressive resistance training programs with older people
* sound understanding of healthy ageing and that physical function underpins the ability to remain engaged meaningfully in personally valued pursuits
* ability to efficiently analyse information, respond to and advocate on behalf of client needs
* ability to identify best practice fitness program delivery and report to management
* exceptional interpersonal skills as well as the ability to maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders
* strong organisational and time management skills
* proficient computer and keyboard skills and the ability to use Google Suite (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Gmail etc.) and various in-house databases
* applicants with a Bachelor of Exercise Science will be highly regarded
About us
Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.
Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search
Enquiries: ***************@southerncrosscare.com.au
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