Fitness Specialist/Instructor (Senior Living)
About The Position
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified LCS Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently looking for a Fitness Specialist to add to our team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today! The Fitness Specialist is an employee on the Community Life Services Team, serving Senior Adult residents. This position is supervised by the Fitness Manager and will staff the fitness center reception, instruct group fitness classes, and provide personal training. The Fitness Instructor is also responsible for setting customer service standards, maintaining facility standards and guidelines, assisting the Manager in developing, and maintaining group fitness programs and initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office software programs.
- Must maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents and staff members always.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification at time of hire, or the ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
- Current Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor certification through one of the nationally accredited industry associations (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.) required.
- 1-2 years in the field preferred; specific experience working with older adults required.
- Ability to teach basic fitness, aquatic classes required.
- Familiarity with fitness equipment, including how to properly set adjustments, correct technique, and teach proper and safe usage.
- Ability to prescribe exercises safely and accurately for older adults using ACSM guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching yoga and chair-yoga is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Instructing and educating in a group and individual fitness setting.
- Provides resident customer service at the reception desk in the center.
- Perform administrative work as assigned by department.
- Identifies residents who may benefit from fitness programs.
- Assists residents and staff through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education in the areas of fitness, weight management, stress reduction, health and risk management and reducing barriers to reaching fitness goals.
- Assists with screening and establishes baselines for residents.
- Maintains exercise equipment in accordance with policy and reports any concerns to the Fitness Program Manager.
- Maintains adequate supplies and reports any foreseeable shortages to Fitness Program Manager.
- Assists with planning and implementation of resident wellness programs incentives and events.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Same day pay available!
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
- Free employee parking
- Free meals
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
