Fitness Counselor

Fitness Counselor

Carmel, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=75SeminaryHillRoadCarmelNYUSA10512)

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Description

Fitness Counselor

Arms Acres in Carmel New York is looking for a Fitness Counselor to provide orientation, training and supervision of all patients and staff in the fitness aspects of substance abuse rehabilitation. This position is responsible to carry out daily operations of the fitness program and maintenance of its equipment.

Shifts Available: Sunday to Thursday

DUTIES INCLUDES:

Supervises patients in all fitness activities and documents / communicates observations / progress to appropriate staff

Ensures the safety and risk management of the department by coordinating / regulating problems to appropriate staff

Provides patients with instruction in: wellness issues, relaxation techniques, nutritional planning, sober life choices and individual fitness program

Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team

Maintains fitness equipment

Provides didactic presentations on fitness aspects of rehabilitation process

Responsible for documentation of fitness assessments, individual consultations, patient recommendations and special patient needs / interventions

Maintains positive interrelationships with the treatment team members, family members, referents and other business resources

Is actively involved in Milieu Management

Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors Degree in Physical Fitness or related field or 3 years related experience.

LCAT or CASAC T preferred

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Salary Description

$17.50 to $20.00 depending on edu/exp