Virtual Bilingual Arabic Exercise Specialist, Contract

About Enara
Enara is a world renowned obesity and medical weight loss start-up, based in Silicon Valley, pioneering the use of data, digital, and clinical treatments to provide personalized plans with measurable results. Enara was founded by people from Stanford, UCSF, Kaiser, ClassPass & Evernote. Our mission is to develop the first ever platform to scale obesity treatment. Our platform allows for the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, exercise, and obesity science to be optimized and delivered in a series of personalized and programmable experiences. Our solutions are disseminated through unified products and services we deploy for the healthcare ecosystem; with a current focus on small to medium sized medical groups and clinics. Our platform has served over 14,000 members and delivers world leading 16%+ weight loss sustained over 3 years. We deliver life changing care to members and we are redesigning the clinic-patient . We are backed by Offline.VC, Charge.VC, VSC, Continuum Ventures, as well as many prominent angels in Silicon Valley.
Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and organized exercise specialist who is passionate about treating obesity as a disease to improve the myriad chronic health conditions associated with weight- including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and more- to join our team. In this role, you will see patients via telehealth and work with a multidisciplinary team including medical providers, and nutrition specialists to provide best-in-class care and outcomes for your patients - communicating with them both synchronously and asynchronously.
Exercise Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate client fitness level and skill set to plan reachable goals

• Educate and demonstrate to clients exercise and injury prevention

• Create a training plan tailored to client needs

• Chart and track client progress

• Motivate and encourage client through positive words via app with high level of engagement

• Adjust client personalized plans as goals are reached

• Educate clients on evidence based exercise programming.

• Adaptable to a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities

• Willingness to work cooperatively with the Dietetics department on patient fitness plans

Exercise Specialist Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in one-on-one coaching, preferably in a clinical or healthcare setting.

• Clinical experience in a related field is highly desirable.

• ACSM certification is mandatory, or required within 6 months of hire.

• Fluency in both Arabic and English languages

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with Arabic-speaking patients.

• Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in exercise physiology and fitness training.

• Ability to work independently and manage remote coaching sessions effectively.

• Empathy, patience, and a passion for helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.

• Must reside in the US or legally allowed to work in the United States (NPI required)

• Bilingual Arabic fluency is a must

Enara Health offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients. If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about promoting health and wellness within the Arabic-speaking community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting remote opportunity
Originally posted on Himalayas