Reporting to the Disease Center or Program Leader, the Exercise Trainer works on studies designed to assess the impact of a diet and exercise intervention during chemotherapy in older women with breast cancer. The Exercise Trainer will meet with patients through in-person training sessions on site at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and through virtual training sessions. The Exercise Trainer will also work with other members of the study team to coordinate intervention delivery and participant participation in the study protocol.

The position entails training cancer patients and survivors either in person or via video chat (Zoom) for the Dieli-Conwright Lab. Exercises include high-intensity interval training performed on a stationary cycle, combined moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and resistance training, and circuit based aerobic and resistance exercise.

Early morning and evening hours, as well as weekends, are often requested by patients.

• Works with study participants, older women with breast cancer, via in-person and telehealth training sessions to support resistance training.
• Follows established policies, protocols and procedures. After successful completion of required training, provides assistance with implementation of the study protocol.
• Reviews and implements the intervention in collaboration with investigators and the research team in ways consistent with the goals of the research protocol, exercise oncology, and behavioral medicine principles, needs of the individual participants, and governing policies and procedures.
• Maintains communication with study participants and staff via phone, email, text, and during study meetings as needed.
• Meets with study PI, and other study investigators to review participants’ progress, challenging cases, treatment fidelity, and counseling strategies to maximize adherence and retention.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Completes other study-related tasks as assigned.
• Ensures a safe environment and maintains equipment and supplies in a clean, operable and safe manner.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and infection control procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or a related field required.
• 3 years of related experience required.
• Oncology Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (or ability to obtain this in the first 3 months of employment) preferred.
• Experience with adult cancer patients and/or chronically ill patients 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 groups as protected by law.