Brain Health Exercise Lead
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Brain Health Exercise Lead
Department:
SOMC Brain Health
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Job Summary:
The Brain Health Exercise Lead provides fitness services in a structured environment and coaching plans in a virtual environment to patients with cognitive impairments under the supervision of Brain Health Network clinical faculty. This position focuses on improving patients’ functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall quality of life through individualized exercise programs that consider both physical and cognitive needs. The Exercise Lead collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to design and implement safe, effective, and evidence-based programs and exercise plans that promote physical and cognitive health, and supervises personal trainers assisting them.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a Master’s degree.
Experience working with geriatric clients with or without cognitive or physical impairments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of exercise science principles and practices.
Ability to plan and direct work.
Ability to communicate with cognitively impaired patients and their families.
Ability to work independently and in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to utilize coaching software, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
Knowledgeable of exercise equipment.
Job Close Date
04/30/2026
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Department:
SOMC Brain Health
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Job Summary:
The Brain Health Exercise Lead provides fitness services in a structured environment and coaching plans in a virtual environment to patients with cognitive impairments under the supervision of Brain Health Network clinical faculty. This position focuses on improving patients’ functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall quality of life through individualized exercise programs that consider both physical and cognitive needs. The Exercise Lead collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to design and implement safe, effective, and evidence-based programs and exercise plans that promote physical and cognitive health, and supervises personal trainers assisting them.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a Master’s degree.
Experience working with geriatric clients with or without cognitive or physical impairments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of exercise science principles and practices.
Ability to plan and direct work.
Ability to communicate with cognitively impaired patients and their families.
Ability to work independently and in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to utilize coaching software, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
Knowledgeable of exercise equipment.
Job Close Date
04/30/2026
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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