Fitness Specialist

Symbria•Naperville, IL

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Symbria’s Well-Being program is seeking an on-call/substitute Fitness Specialist to work with residents in senior-living communities and help improve their overall quality of life. The role provides strategies, programs, and services designed to help older adults prolong their independence. Group exercise classes and educational sessions follow guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health. This is an as-needed position with no guaranteed schedule and is not considered full-time or part-time employment. The position is on-site, with no remote or hybrid option. The ideal candidate is open to covering Naperville, Illinois, and surrounding areas. The pay range is $26–$28 per hour. Symbria is a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For more than 20 years, it has provided an environment for employees to deliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population in senior-living and post-acute settings. Applicants are afforded equal opportunity without discrimination on the bases listed in the posting.

Requirements

At least one personal trainer or group instructor certification: ACSM Health Fitness Instructor, ACE, or NAFC.
CPR and first aid certification.
Strong communication, presentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with technology, including video conferencing, network, laptop, and tablet devices, and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or a related field.
Experience teaching group exercise programs.
Experience working with older adults and demonstrated ability to improve their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

Educate residents and staff of client communities about the benefits of Symbria’s Well-Being program.
Promote Symbria’s services to increase program enrollment.
Act as the program liaison to designated client committees.
Complete participant enrollment and medical screening processes according to Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
Schedule and conduct Risk of Fall assessments and the CDC STEADI questionnaire to identify residents’ current physical abilities.
Develop customized fitness programs for residents based on ACSM guidelines.
Teach standardized group exercise classes and specialty programs based on current ACSM/AHA guidelines and Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
Coordinate with the Symbria Rehab therapy team regarding participants’ transitions to and from therapy and Well-Being.
Reassess participants semi-annually and provide ongoing feedback to ensure appropriate interventions.
When applicable, instruct and orient participants on proper use of center equipment.
Meet or exceed Symbria’s established performance benchmarks.
Perform other duties as assigned.