Fitness Coordinator

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: Brookline Senior Center 93 Winchester St
Brookline, MA, 02446

FITNESS COORDINATOR
Council on Aging
Part‑Time (30 hours/week), Benefitted
$25 hourly

The Council on Aging is seeking a Fitness Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and deliver fitness and wellness programming for older adults at the Brookline Senior Center. This 30‑hour‑per‑week benefitted position is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive exercise environment that promotes health, mobility, and overall well‑being for both active older adults and those new to fitness. The Fitness Coordinator works with a high degree of initiative and judgment and plays a key role in supporting participants’ physical health and functional independence.

• Manage intake and orientation for new Fitness Center participants.
• Conduct pre‑program assessments and review health histories, physician clearance forms, and exercise restrictions.
• Design and implement individualized exercise programs tailored to participant needs and abilities.
• Schedule and supervise individual and group workout sessions.
• Instruct participants in the safe and effective use of exercise equipment, free weights, and resistance bands.
• Teach small group classes focused on strength, flexibility, balance, and stretching.
• Monitor participant performance, correct form, and adjust workloads to maximize benefit and minimize injury risk.
• Participate in and support health promotion initiatives, including fall prevention, nutrition, and wellness programs.
• Prepare and post health education materials and maintain usage and participation records.
• Maintain fitness equipment and ensure a safe exercise environment.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding the Fitness Center and fitness programming.
• Refer participants to social work or other support services as appropriate.
• Assist the Program Manager with recruiting, training, and evaluating fitness instructors.
• Attend required trainings and continuing education to maintain professional certifications.
• Participate in occasional community‑wide events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Certification as a Personal Trainer.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with older adults.
• Knowledge of exercise guidelines for older adults, including individuals with chronic conditions.
• Ability to design and supervise individualized and group fitness programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

Please apply asap. Position open until filled.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.