Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center-posted 2 months ago
$18 - $21/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Rockford, IL
101-250 employees
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to serving our residents with the upmost dignity and respect and caring for our staff in the same manner. We have served the community for 55 years and pride ourselves on the care we have been able to give during that time. We are seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer. This individual will create and implement a fitness program uniquely catered to the needs of our seniors.

  • Responsible for promoting, planning and directing the fitness center.
  • Implements programs/classes of individual or group fitness based on resident needs.
  • Participates in the development of residents exercise schedule.
  • Responsible for the evaluations of the residents physical abilities.
  • Responsible for assessments/physical clearance and liability waiver documents completed.
  • Responsible for orienting residents to the fitness equipment and ensuring residents can safely utilize the equipment.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment and communicate any needed Maintenance or repairs.
  • Interacts positively with all residents at all times.
  • Participates in creating an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well being of each resident.
  • Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
  • Acts as a customer service representative for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
  • Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
  • Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
  • Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the residents rights immediately.
  • Protects personal belongings of each resident, reports missing items and assists in attempting to locate them.
  • Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner.
  • Completes all duties and tasks as assigned.
  • Physical condition allowing for normal fitness coordinator duties including but not limited to: sitting, reaching, grabbing, standing, walking, use of arms and hands, ability to read, and presentation abilities in front of large groups.
  • Ability to accurately communicate verbally with people of diverse backgrounds and education.
  • Ability to use reasonable prudent judgment in the problem solving and decision making process.
  • Computer knowledge necessary to perform duties such as flyers, invitations, etc. announcing classes/sessions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a friendly manner to staff, residents, and the general public in English both in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to show warmth, love and compassion to the residents.
  • Dependability & punctuality.
  • Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.
  • Bachelors degree in an exercise or fitness background preferred.
  • ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or CSCS required.
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Reduced priced employee lunches
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