Fitness Ambassador

Cohere•San Marcos, TX

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Cohere is hiring a part-time Fitness Ambassador at Kissing Tree, a growing 55+ active adult community in San Marcos, Texas, with approximately 1,500 households. The community offers resort-style amenities, including a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course, pickleball, and clubs, classes, and social events. The Fitness Ambassador is a welcoming presence in the fitness facilities and helps residents stay active, connected, and engaged. The role supports fitness classes and wellness programs, assists residents, 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, with early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays required based on community needs. Facilities are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The hiring range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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 and approachable, and comfortable building relationships with residents and guests.
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with a willingness to help where needed.
Comfort using basic technology and learning scheduling, reservation, and fitness-related systems.
Must be available for a flexible schedule that includes 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 is preferred.
Coursework in fitness, recreation, wellness, hospitality, or a related field is a plus.
Students pursuing a degree in Exercise and Sports Science or a related field are encouraged to apply.
Candidates without a Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification must be willing to obtain and maintain an approved certification within the required timeframe.

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.
Help maintain an organized, positive, and engaging experience for participants.
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.