Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Part-Time, Remote | Longevity Startup)

Job Description We are an early-stage consumer health startup founded at Harvard Business School, focused on preventing age-related muscle decline through early detection and personalized strength programming. We are looking for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to help design and refine our assessment protocols and scalable training systems. This is a part-time, flexible contractor role with the potential to grow as the company scales. This role is ideal for someone who wants to apply clinical exercise science in a product-driven, preventive health context, beyond traditional clinical settings. Responsibilities • Design and standardize functional assessment protocols (e.g., grip strength, mobility, strength benchmarks) • Develop scalable strength training programs for adults (primarily 40–70) • Create progression and regression frameworks for different ability levels • Define risk stratification and contraindication guidelines • Translate clinical knowledge into clear, repeatable systems • Collaborate on improving program logic based on user data and outcomes • Provide occasional review of client training plans and edge cases Qualifications (Required) • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field • ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP certification (preferred: ACSM-CEP) • 6–8+ years of experience in: • Background in strength & conditioning / kinesiology with experience programming for the general population (not just athletes or clinical patients) • Proven ability to design programs people actually follow (experience with coaching, digital products, or client retention) • Strong understanding of progression, recovery, and behavior change—not just workouts, but how to drive consistency over time • Working with general population and/or older adults (40+) • Experience designing exercise programs, not just administering sessions • Strong understanding of: functional assessments, strength training principles, risk screening and contraindications Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with DEXA, grip strength, gait, or functional testing • Experience building or standardizing protocols or systems • Interest in longevity, prevention, and consumer health • Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • How many years of experience do you have working with general population or clinical populations (e.g., cardiac rehab, older adults)? • Have you worked with adults aged 40+ or older populations? If so, what percent of people you have worked with were in this age range? • Briefly describe how you would design a strength program for a 48-year-old women in perimenopause looking to improve bone density. License/Certification: • ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP certification (Required) Work Location: Remote