Fitness Specialist, Senior living

BAYADA Home Health Care • Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes for residents of senior living communities, including assisted living and independent living facilities, in Washington, Orange, Chittenden, Addison, and Franklin counties in Vermont. As part of the Senior Living Team, the Fitness Specialist contributes to a continuum of care. The position includes a base pay rate of $50.00 per class.

Requirements

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise or fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA, or SFA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Fitness Specialist in a senior services setting.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to teach flexibility, cardio, strength and power, balance, and standing exercises.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for residents of senior living communities.
• Develop fitness classes designed to promote and maintain positive fitness levels among older adults.
• Preferably teach flexibility, cardio, strength and power, balance, and standing exercises.

Benefits

• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Career tracks and opportunities for career advancement.
• Recognition programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance may be available.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• One-on-one training.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level