MBK Fitness Assistant Instructor

MBK Senior Living • Thousand Oaks, CA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The MBK Fit Instructor develops, plans, and instructs group and individual fitness and Wellness Programs for residents and guests. This role also ensures programming is a combination of activities and educational opportunities for people, both inside and outside the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreational Therapy, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, or Gerontology, or the equivalent combination of work experience, required.
• 1+ years of experience in conducting older adult group activities, lesson planning, and evaluating the needs of others.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and operating standard office equipment.
• First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Shows empathy for the customer, displays excellent customer service skills, and has the ability to build relationships.
• Has the ability to read written directions, comprehend verbal instructions, and write at a level necessary to accomplish the job successfully.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Is a results-driven achiever, detail-oriented, and can implement projects and tasks within time frames.
• Proven ability to arrive promptly and maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive, fun, and safe atmosphere that promotes social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth for older adults that supports the Mind Body Konnection program.
• Interacts in a positive, empathetic, and tactful manner with older adults, their families, referral sources, and the community-at-large while exemplifying positive energy and teamwork through the performance of daily duties.
• Speaks at resident council or town hall forums on MBKFit programming and health topics.
• Works toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, resident rights, dignity, and personal safety.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of senior living.
• Promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Ensure MBKFit forms are completed and signed by each Gym, Aquatic, Class, and/or Program Participant prior to the start date.
• Maintain program attendance records, mini-cognitive scores, progress reports, labor/supply costs, and all other pertinent files/forms in an organized and easily reviewable manner.
• Ensures that adequate equipment and supplies are ordered and available in a timely manner for all planned programming while adhering to the developed monthly budget and expense policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with state regulations as they apply to older adult health and this job description.
• Provides stimulating activities with a wellness/brain fitness focus for residents based on individual needs, strengths and interests.
• Promotes program goals and objectives and educational series via the daily and monthly calendar.
• Motivates and coaches residents to participate in daily activities.
• Report all incidents and accidents.
• Follow all community fire, safety and infection control practices.
• Attend and participate in training, in-services, and Team Member meetings.
• Adhere to MBK’s Service Standards at all times.
• Adherence to MBK’s safety protocols at all times.
• Will assume all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and directs all aspects of Group Fitness Classes within the community.
• Implements balance and fall prevention programming.
• Offers at least one of the following group fitness classes in some capacity: standing strength, seated strength, balance class, yoga.
• Capable of maintaining and recruiting one-on-one training clientele.
• Responsible for adhering to monthly budgeted income goals.
• Compiles input from residents to tailor group fitness programming for the community.
• Successfully advertises group fitness classes to residents, families, and the community through promotional programs and events.
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and directs all aspects of personal Fitness training within the community.
• Works with PT and OT to help set up a training plan for residents
• Successfully advertises personal training to residents, families, and the community.

Benefits

• Impacting lives and building lasting relationships
• Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care
• A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success
• A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service
• Competitive salaries
• Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
• Education loan assistance & scholarships
• Financial and legal services
• Team Member discounts
• Health and Wellness resources
• Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level