Fitness Specialist

Full Time, Monday to Friday

Pay: $25 to $29 DOE

Under general supervision, the primary role of the Fitness Specialist is to inspire and assist residents in all levels of living to meet their fitness and wellness goals. The Fitness Specialist aids residents in attaining and maintaining good health through physical activity while also providing a safe environment, encouragement, support and supervision. As a representative and team member of the company, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Interview and evaluate residents regarding physical abilities to determine the most appropriate and person-directed fitness schedule
• Gather data about participating residents and document fitness progress and growth
• Develop, with resident involvement, exercise plans for daily activities and everyday wellbeing
• Educate and motivate residents on self-awareness and physical self-management goals
• Working with residents and team members in each level of care, teach and lead fitness, strength, balance, mobility, and aqua (if applicable) classes addressing the physical, mental, and social needs of our residents.
• Inspect and verify that fitness equipment is operating in optimal conditions and that resident/team members are properly operating the fitness equipment.
• Organize educational workshops and seminars on topics related to fitness and healthy aging, empowering residents to make informed choices about their well-being.
• Actively engage residents in fitness-related activities and events, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants.

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

  Education

  • Associate's degree with emphasis in recreation, health education or related field; and college course work in social work, gerontology, psychology, recreation therapy or related field;
  • College course work in fitness, kinesiology, exercise science, gerontology, recreation therapy or related field
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

   

  Experience/Training

  • 1 or 2 years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
  • Two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults.

   

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

  • Certifications through ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AFAA or any other relevant certifications desired, but not mandatory for the position.
  • CPR and First Aid certification is required for any team member acting as a first responder.

What's in it for you? 

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1^st of the month following your start date
• $25 per line Cell Phone Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
• Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org