Exercise Physiologist

**Department**: Recreation & Fitness

**Type**: Full-time or Part-time

**Posted**: 10 December 2024

**Closes**: 13 December 2024

We are looking for a skilled, experienced, and passionate Accredited Exercise Physiologist (EP) to join the Allied Health team at the YMCA, Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre. A unique opportunity offering 28 hours per week has presented itself to contribute to the fast-growing allied health program delivering exceptional wellness outcomes to our community.

**THE ROLE**

The role of the Exercise Physiologist is to design and deliver tailored clinical health programs for clients, based on thorough assessment and evidence-based practice, towards reaching functional goals. Duties may include one on one assessments and treatment sessions, exercise prescription for clients, leading clinical group exercise sessions tailored to specific health concerns, and facilitating health education workshops.

Presenting clients may include Cardiac Rehabilitation, Neurological, Orthopaedic or Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Diabetes Management, Mental health conditions and a variety of other health conditions. The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team to optimise client outcomes is essential.

Working with referrers and clients to facilitate access to funding and deliver programs via a variety of compensatory schemes is vital.

We are searching for an AEP with some industry experience, passion for working with people towards achieving their health goals, and enthusiasm for working within a vibrant team.

This is an opportunity for a part-time position, with the potential for full-time employment, and to grow professionally in an established program is on offer. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

**ABOUT THE Y**

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With 1000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Exercise Physiology
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia Accreditation
- National police check (NPC) (must be within 6 months of issue date)
- Working with children check or equivalent
- HLTAID001 Provide CPR

**THE BENEFITS**
- The opportunity to join a purpose driven not-for-profit organisation
- Continuing professional development package plus ongoing mentoring
- PBI salary packaging
- Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities
- A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development
- A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals

**LIKE TO KNOW MORE?**

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Applications close 13th December 2024.**

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

**COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN**

This includes:

- National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
- DHS Working With Children Check
- International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)