Exciting opportunities have arisen at our Health and Wellness Centre in Fannie Bay, Darwin for a dedicated Exercise and Fitness Instructors who are passionate about helping empower older adults towards better quality of life through tailored health and exercise programs. - Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.
- Deliver evidence-based health, wellness and reablement therapy to our Darwin Health and Wellness community
- 2 x Permanent Full Time positions available with Permanent Part time hours being negotiable
You will have the opportunity to be the difference whilst enjoying great rewards including salary packaging benefits, Bupa Health Insurance discounts, discounted gym memberships and much more. About this role 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 of this position would include: - 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 website or the attached 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 Current unrestricted 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 customer 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
- Applicants with a Bachelor of Exercise Science or equivalent relevant Tertiary qualifications 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 well-being 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; www.southerncrosscare.com.au/careers Enquiries: [email protected] Applications close: 4pm on 11th of December 2024 |