Brain Health & Fitness Specialist | Part-Time

The role

This person will support the daily execution of a brain health program. They will lead senior fitness programs that combine movement with cognitive engagement to help residents maintain physical and cognitive wellness.

What you will do

• Support the daily execution of the brain health program.
• Lead senior fitness programs for movement, strength, balance, and coordination.
• Incorporate cognitive and fitness programming including dual-tasking activities.
• Adapt activities to accommodate residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Create an encouraging and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with team members to provide resident-centered programming.
• Promote safe and effective participation during activities.

Required qualifications

• Experience engaging older adults through senior fitness programming is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to resident engagement.
• A passion for supporting the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of older adults.
• Ability to read and speak English.

Nice to have

• Experience with cognitive and fitness programming, including dual-tasking
• Knowledge of movement disorders and diseases that can affect cognitive and physical health, along with an understanding of how to appropriately develop and adapt programming

About the company

The Village at Rockville is a community where work makes a meaningful difference in residents' quality of life.