Fitness Instructor (Boston, MA)

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Program Summary: 2Life is looking for a volunteer to teach weekly fitness classes for residents at the Brighton Campus! For older adults, exercise is an essential activity that has a profound impact on the quality of their life. Fitness classes consist of 5 segments: a warm up, balance component, free hand weights, cardio, and a cool down. The goal is to improve aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscle strength. For residents who are frail or compromised there is the option to exercise seated in chairs.

Location: Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd Brighton, MA 02135

Key responsibilities:

• Memorize and learn the exercise class routine. Volunteers would shadow fitness staff to be trained.

• Facilitate and teach the fitness class independently

• Take attendance

• Assist residents with proper form

Impact Goal: Physical activity is one of the most important things 2Life residents can do for their health. It helps improve strength and balance to keep doing your day to day activities, and prevents or delays diseases. For many, fitness activities and health workshops are also opportunities to reduce social isolation.

Qualifications:

• Background in fitness or experience teaching fitness classes preferred

• Strong leadership and independence to facilitate the group

• Comfortable working with older adults

• Friendly and welcoming attitude

• Bilingual in Russian, Mandarin, or Cantonese preferred, but not required

Schedule/Time Commitment: Flexible schedule -- just 1 hour a week during business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). Volunteers must commit to 2 months and keep a regular schedule.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults while exercising yourself! Gain experience teaching fitness classes to a group.