Exercise Physiologist

**About the opportunity**

An exciting opportunity exists for an Exercise Physiologist Coordinator to join our Allied Health team on a full time permanent basis. This role is based in our Seniors Gym located in **Wyllie Lodge - Chatswood.**

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for Exercise Physiology services, supervision of Students and day-to day operations of the gym. The position is responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating therapy programs, care plans and facilitating individual and group exercise for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Leads and manages exercise Physiology students in delivering health and fitness programs to maximise health, fitness and social outcomes for clients across community and gym environments
- Screen, assess and evaluate a client’s health to ensure safety and appropriateness of exercise and physical activity interventions, which includes conducting tests of physiological measures
- Evaluate a person’s health and create individualised exercise prescription
- Provide health education, advice and support to enhance health and well-being
- Provide exercise intervention, education and advice for those at risk of developing a chronic condition or injury and patients in the acute/sub-acute stage of injury, surgical intervention, or during recovery to restore functional capacity and well-being
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with other tasks and/or projects as required

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Science specialising in Exercise Physiology
- Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to your own vehicle
- Hold a valid First Aid and CPR certificates

**Skills & experience**
- Experience working in an aged care environment
- Great communication and customer service skills and the ability to get along easily with others
- A gift for working collaboratively with a team and confident flying solo
- Experience with Gym supervision
- Ability to organise and conduct health screening and functional assessments
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Working knowledge of gym equipment

**What’s next?