Fitness Representative

Fitness Representative

At Courage Kenny, we offer Fitness Representative professionals the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You'll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8/12 combo day/evening shifts (evening shifts go as late as 7:00pm)
• No weekends
• Exercise fitness for clients living with neurological impairments

Job Description:

Develops and delivers fitness and exercise programs based on client assessment. This includes Activity Based Exercise programs, Locomotor training, functional electrical stimulation ergometry and other programs. Principle Responsibilities

• Deliver activity based exercise programs.
• Follow individual exercise plan determined by Activity Based Exercise Specialist.
• Deliver over ground activities, strengthening and cardiovascular exercises.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Deliver Locomotor Training to clients.
• Implement Locomotor Training using designated equipment.
• Cue and assist the lower extremities through gait sequence.
• Provide cues and support for trunk and hips.
• Utilize computer for body weight support, treadmill speed, and recognition of proper techniques of team members and client.
• Deliver Functional Electrical Stimulation ergometry for upper and lower extremities to clients.
• Conduct and develop fitness programming based on client assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science or
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
• 2 to 5 years in developing exercise programs

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Fitness Specialist Certification (or equivalent) from American College of Sports Medicine within 1 Year preferred

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range:

$23.22 to $31.83 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer