Community Health Fitness Specialist - Health4Life Program - Part-Time - Queens

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NYP Health4Life is a pediatric lifestyle intervention program within the Division of Community and Population Health. Our mission is to empower participants—ages 2 to 20—and their families to make healthier lifestyle choices through improved nutrition and increased physical activity. We collaborate closely with patient families, NYP healthcare teams, and community-based organizations to create a supportive and engaging environment.

Community Health - Fitness Specialist - Health4Life Program - Part-Time - Queens

The Fitness Specialist will support the Health4Life team and the Senior Director of Maternal-Child Services, working closely with the program’s medical lead. This role is integral to implementing and enhancing physical activity programming in both clinical and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Program Support:

• Conduct clinical assessments for Health4Life patients during weekly clinic sessions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on physical fitness for the interdisciplinary Health4Life team.
• Develop and tailor exercise programs and program materials to support physical activity initiatives.

• Stay current with evidence-based research in physical activity, program development, public health, and education.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

• Lead weekly virtual and in-person exercise classes for Health4Life patients.
• Participate in in-person community events, occasionally during evenings and weekends.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners to support program sustainability and visibility.

Administrative Support:

• Assist with administrative tasks essential to the successful operation of the Health4Life program.
• Responsible for the scheduling of all follow up appointments for clinic patients.

This role is ideal for a fitness professional passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and making a meaningful impact on pediatric and family health in both clinical and community settings.

Available for 2 afternoon sessions a week, one day must align with the Health4Life clinic afternoon.

Preferred Criteria

• Master’s Degree with related course experience and/or work experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working with elementary and/or adolescent patients and their families in a community setting
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree with related course experience and/or work experience
• 2+ years of experience providing clinical assessment and counseling on physical activity or exercise to elementary and/or adolescent patients
• Experience working in a community setting
• Certified Exercise Physiologist or Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to function collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

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Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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