Fitness Specialist
Fitness Specialist
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AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Annual rate starting at $60000
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off holiday pay health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield dental and vision insurance disability coverage complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
- DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity equity and inclusion for the whole company!
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $1500!)
- Retail discounts include cellphone plans pet insurance home & auto insurance car rentals identify theft protection office supplies concert & museum tickets travel shopping and much more!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
- Nationwide tuition rewards program.
- Extensive professional development and education programs including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
The Fitness Specialist will create facilitate and lead daily exercise classes for residents as well as upgrade and modify the level of exercise classes where appropriate.
Design lead and facilitate age-appropriate group fitness classes such as chair aerobics balance training stretching strength training and functional fitness
Develop schedule organize and conduct/oversee fitness programs for residents customized to the resident populations interests from residents who are independent and those needing assistance to those with Mild Cognitive Impairment and other memory disorders
Create a daily and monthly calendar or schedule of fitness programs. Post schedule in several prominent places in the community. Work with Reception to ensure the calendar is dispersed throughout the community and made available to both residents and families
Teach specialized arthritis and balance classes
Instruct residents on safe use of gym equipment supervise their usage at scheduled times of day and track the progress of all participants including assisting residents with completion of a self-evaluation upon move-in and every six (6) months
Effectively communicate and collaborate with residents care partners (such as OT PT and physicians) as it relates to fitness programs
Degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science or Health/Fitness required
Certification in Group Fitness or Personal Training (e.g. ACE AFAA NASM ACSM) required
CPR/AED certification required
Senior-specific certification strongly preferred (e.g. ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist ACE Senior Fitness Specialist SilverSneakers Functional Aging Specialist)
Experience leading fitness classes for older adults or in senior living environments required
Background and education in kinesiology gerontology physical therapy or related field required
Sincere desire and ability to work with seniors from independent to cognitively impaired.
Must have patience tact cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associates (and residents) experiences perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECares LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.
Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age disability veteran or military status disability genetic information or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. In addition The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff re-hire transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
