Fitness Specialist - Warren, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in the Warren area. This part-time role is approximately 5–10 hours per week, with a clear path to grow the caseload and hours. The Fitness Specialist serves as the primary wellness professional embedded within a Senior Living Community, delivering evidence-based fitness programming through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions. The current schedule is Wednesdays from 10–12 and 2–3, and Thursdays from 10–10:30. The position may include work in both senior living communities and clients’ homes, with potential telehealth or virtual care components. The role collaborates with FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists, and supports residents’ independence, wellness, and longevity. Compensation in New Jersey is $21.00–$27.75 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology; or certification as a personal trainer through a nationally accredited organization; or prior fitness training experience with willingness to obtain CPT certification.
- Experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness-focused setting.
- Comfort presenting and educating residents and families about wellness program benefits.
- Ability to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and responsiveness to email, Teams, text, and phone.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Personal trainer certification through ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, or ISSA is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Grow the wellness program by increasing resident participation in group classes and building a one-on-one and partner-training client base.
- Build relationships with residents and collaborate with FOX's therapy team to support referrals as patients transition out of rehabilitation.
- Educate residents, family members, and power-of-attorney contacts about the benefits of wellness programming.
- Travel to patient residences for house-call sessions and expand into additional communities as the territory grows.
- Deliver evidence-based fitness programming through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions.
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Job Type
Part-time
