Cumberland Community Program Facilitator; Part-time​/Temporary

• Base Pay $18.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt PT
• Travel 40%

The Program Facilitator delivers community-based physical activity programming for adults age 50 and older as part of a rural health grant initiative. This position leads structured group sessions, encourages sustained participation, and supports participants in building safe and consistent physical activity habits, in accordance with the established program protocol.

The ideal candidate will be a student currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, sports medicine, or a related field. The position provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a community setting while gaining experience in group instruction, participant engagement, behavior change support, and community wellness programming.

The Program Facilitator will lead and demonstrate group physical activity sessions, provide encouragement and general physical activity education within the scope of their training and the program protocol, and elevate participant questions or concerns to the Principal Investigator/Clinical Director. Facilitators do not perform health screenings, clinical assessments, or clinical evaluations of any kind.

This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded position with a defined project end date of October 30, 2026, scheduled at no more than 6–8 hours per week. All facilitators must complete required training on program content and protocol prior to the start of the program. This is an onsite position that provides services at multiple community locations throughout Cumberland County. The primary work location will vary based on program and operational needs.

Regular travel between community sites is required. This position is not based at the organization’s home office.

Administratively, this position reports to the Vice President, Healthcare/Healthcare Government Relations Analyst, New Jersey Innovation Institute. For all matters relating to program content, protocol delivery, and participants, this position reports to the Principal Investigator/Clinical Director.

• Support community outreach and engagement activities as part of the rural health grant program.
• Lead and facilitate group physical activity sessions for adults age 50 and older in accordance with the established program protocol, training, and scope of practice.
• Prepare and organize session materials, supplies, and participant sign-in information for scheduled program sessions.
• Conduct group physical activity sessions appropriate to the individual's education, training, and scope of practice.
• Provide participants with general physical activity and healthy lifestyle education within the scope of their training and the program protocol.
• Demonstrate and facilitate body weight exercises, stretching, mobility, and other physical activity as directed by the program protocol.
• Encourage and motivate participants to engage in healthy physical activity and wellness practices.
• Communicate participant questions, concerns, or observed issues to the Principal Investigator/Clinical Director for follow-up.
• Provide information about available healthcare, wellness, and community resources as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of session attendance, participant encounters, and program activities in the designated system.
• Utilize a tablet or other company-provided technology to document services and facilitate program activities.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, organizational policies, grant requirements, and applicable procedures.
• Follow established safety protocols and program procedures during community-based sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and project team to support program goals and maximize productivity.
• Complete all required training on program content and protocol prior to the start of the program, and participate in ongoing training as directed.
• Attend the weekly group program huddle, held remotely by digital meeting.
• Travel regularly between community locations throughout Cumberland County.
• Perform…