The Movement Instructor for The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrated Therapies and Healthy Living offers a variety of movement programs, participates in various research protocols related to physical activity, and may provide individual movement appointments.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Bachelors degree required.
• Knowledgeable in area of expertise.
• experience in group instruction or group facilitation.
• demonstrates ability to instruct/facilitate groups.
• 5-7 yrs. teaching/facilitating experience.
• must have current license or certification.
• must have/obtain CPR Certification.
• Experience with cancer patients and/or chronically ill patients strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates understanding of unique needs and behaviors of the patient populations served.
• Must possess a basic understanding of health care clinical operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with Zakim Center staff as well as all other oncology interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and teaching.
• Needs to organize work, complete tasks with an attention to detail efficiently and independently, and meet deadlines for multiple tasks and inquiries.
• Must have expert knowledge in a lifestyle intervention related field, i.e. exercise.
• Research and/or oncology experience preferred.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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