Fitness Ambassador

Cohere Life•San Marcos, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cohere is hiring a part-time Fitness Ambassador for Kissing Tree, a 55+ active adult community in San Marcos, Texas. The role provides a welcoming presence in the fitness facilities and helps residents stay active, connected, and engaged. The Fitness Ambassador supports fitness classes and wellness programs, assists residents and guests, and helps keep fitness and pool facilities clean, safe, organized, and ready for use. The position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week. The schedule requires flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on community needs. Fitness facilities are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The stated hiring range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Benefits include paid sick time, professional development, and opportunities for career growth with Cohere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 year of experience in fitness, recreation, hospitality, customer service, or another resident- or guest-facing role.
Genuine interest in fitness, health, and wellness, with basic knowledge of fitness equipment and safe usage practices.
Friendly, approachable manner and comfort building relationships with residents and guests.
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Comfort with basic technology and willingness to learn scheduling, reservation, and fitness-related systems.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on community needs.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain certification within the required timeframe.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, and move throughout fitness and pool facilities; lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 30–50 pounds; and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comfort performing routine cleaning and janitorial duties as part of daily responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain and maintain an approved certification within the required timeframe.
Coursework in fitness, recreation, wellness, hospitality, or a related field.
Students pursuing a degree in Exercise and Sports Science or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome residents and guests, build relationships, and create a friendly, inclusive fitness environment.
Answer questions, assist with routine concerns, and encourage participation in fitness classes and wellness programs.
Share resident feedback, facility needs, and operational concerns with the Fitness Manager.
Assist instructors, trainers, and participants with fitness classes, wellness programs, and activities.
Set up and break down rooms, equipment, and supplies for classes, and help maintain an organized and engaging participant experience.
Perform routine cleaning in fitness areas and indoor and outdoor pool facilities, including light restroom cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, and resetting furniture.
Keep fitness equipment, supplies, and shared spaces clean, organized, and ready for resident use.
Monitor equipment and facility conditions and report maintenance or supply needs to the Fitness Manager.
Monitor fitness spaces for safety concerns, appropriate equipment use, and adherence to facility guidelines.
Provide basic guidance on safe equipment use and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
Support daily operations, equipment inventories, routine administrative tasks, and other team activities as needed.