Fitness Assistant

ABMG • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Academy Mapleton Hill is seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and enthusiastic Fitness Assistant / Personal Trainer to join its Fitness & Wellness team in Boulder, Colorado. This part-time role supports residents in maintaining strength, balance, mobility, and independence through personalized exercise programs, individual training, and group fitness classes.

The Fitness Assistant develops and leads exercise programs tailored to residents’ fitness levels, abilities, and goals; provides training in the fitness center and residents’ homes; and helps maintain a safe, welcoming fitness environment. The role also supports fitness center operations and wellness programming, monitors resident safety and changing needs, and collaborates with other departments to promote residents’ overall well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Significant experience in personal training, exercise instruction, or fitness program development.
• Strong understanding of exercise programming, strength training, balance, mobility, and fitness safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing exceptional service.
• Availability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays as needed.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, bend, squat, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist with moving a wheelchair occupied by a resident.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and provide hands-on fitness instruction as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing personal training or group fitness instruction to older adults or seniors.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, rehabilitation, or wellness settings.
• Experience adapting fitness programs for individuals with varying physical abilities.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead individualized exercise programs suited to residents’ fitness levels, abilities, and wellness goals.
• Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions in the fitness center and residents’ homes.
• Lead group fitness classes focused on strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and overall wellness.
• Adapt exercise programs to accommodate differing physical abilities and functional limitations.
• Help residents improve confidence, independence, and quality of life through safe, effective exercise.
• Provide fitness center orientations and educate residents and staff on safe, proper equipment use.
• Monitor residents during exercise sessions and adjust activities as needed to promote safety.
• Recognize and communicate changes in residents’ physical abilities, behaviors, or wellness needs to appropriate team members.
• Create a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive fitness environment for residents of all abilities.
• Maintain resident privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Assist the Fitness Manager with daily fitness center operations, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities.
• Support the development and implementation of wellness programs and fitness activities.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and professional fitness environment.
• Collaborate with other departments to support residents’ overall health and well-being.
• Follow Academy Mapleton Hill policies, safety procedures, and applicable Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time