Fitness Trainer

About This Role

Working as a Fitness Trainer involves providing training to residents through general and personal training, leading classes and groups, and offering general instruction and supervision on the fitness floor. This role is full-time and includes all company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness evaluations in accordance with Fitness Center procedures, industry standards, and ACSM guidelines
• Provide Fitness Center users with general health and fitness information, demonstrations, and guidance in using fitness equipment
• Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for residents, including those with special needs
• Interface with residents to maintain awareness of fitness issues, Fitness Center resources, and other resources as appropriate
• Assist and lead assigned groups, classes, and activities in a professional and responsible fashion
• Provide back-up for Fitness Desk staff and other fitness trainers as needed
• Enforce Fitness Center policies and etiquette, demonstrating professional attitude and demeanor at all times
• Serve as a mentor for helping to onboard, train, and develop new Fitness Instructors
• Serve as a back-up resource and support for the Fitness & Aquatics Administrative Coordinator when absent
• Serve as a back-up resource and support for the Fitness & Aquatics Program Coordinator when absent
• Perform other duties as assigned falling within the purview of the Manager

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service, time, and priority management
• Demonstrated excellence in teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior adults
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to appropriately respond in difficult situations
• Basic fitness trainer certification from a nationally recognized organization
• Current and valid American Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED
• Increasingly responsible experience in a health-related field will be considered applicable
• Minimum 2 years
• Strong group fitness and aquatics group fitness background with senior population classes preferred
• Five consistent 8-hour work days per week

Nice to have:

• BA/BS in a relevant field/specialty and/or specialty certifications
• Certification and experience in teaching Pilates Barre or Reformer and TRX classes is highly desired
• Livestream group fitness and virtual personal training capabilities

Benefits

• Vacation and sick pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance