Exercise Specialist | Part-Time
About The Position
Frasier is seeking a compassionate and skilled Exercise Specialist to join our Wellness Center team. This role focuses on delivering safe, engaging, and resident-centered fitness programming for older adults across a full continuum of care—while building meaningful relationships and supporting overall wellbeing in a vibrant senior living community. Frasier is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, with a mission to build community that inspires and celebrates life. Our values-based culture fosters community, cultivates curiosity, inspires excellence, and leads with respect and accountability in every interaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field required
- ACSM certification or equivalent preferred
- CPR certification required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in fitness, wellness, or related field (experience with older adults preferred)
- Strong understanding of safe exercise practices and functional fitness
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams
- Empathy, patience, and a passion for supporting older adults
- Ability to thrive in a people-centered, relationship-driven environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in both group and 1:1 settings
- Attentiveness to safety, detail, and individualized needs
- Enjoy being active, engaged, and hands-on throughout your day
Nice To Haves
- Experience with older adults preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized and group exercise programs designed to support strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellbeing
- Provide instruction, cueing, and demonstrations to ensure safe and effective movement
- Build positive, respectful relationships with residents while promoting confidence and independence
- Observe resident response to activity and communicate any concerns to the Wellness team
- Lead or support group fitness classes and wellness programming
- Prepare and maintain equipment and spaces to ensure safety and accessibility
- Adapt programming to meet varying functional levels and health conditions
- Partner with Wellness staff and interdisciplinary teams to support resident care goals
- Complete basic documentation and wellness tracking accurately and in a timely manner
- Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision premiums (Frasier pays 83%)
- 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5%
- Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- Generous PTO, up to 18 days/year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- On-site fitness center at no cost
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- YMCA membership for $10/month
- Free EcoPass for full-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
