Fitness Specialist

Erickson Senior Living • Springfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist position at Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living involves helping older adults maintain an active, strong, and connected lifestyle. This role focuses on leading engaging group fitness classes and designing individualized exercise programs that are enjoyable and accessible. The ideal candidate will bring energy, expertise, and a genuine passion for improving the health and well-being of residents, without the pressure of sales or quotas. Greenspring is a vibrant 60-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia, part of Erickson Senior Living, a large provider of senior living and health care. The community offers resort-style amenities and a commitment to a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and personalized health and wellness services for both residents and team members. The company emphasizes a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, and offers flexibility and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year related work experience
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.
• Personal Training and/or Group Exercise Experience preferred
• Water Aerobics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate residents' current health and functional abilities.
• Design and implement individualized exercise programs incorporating flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular conditioning.
• Instruct and educate members on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and maximize results.
• Support the coordination and delivery of community-wide wellness programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness environment for all residents.
• Foster positive relationships with residents and staff, motivating and encouraging active lifestyles.
• Lead engaging group exercise classes tailored to varying ability levels.
• Provide specialized training for clients with diverse medical conditions and cognitive impairments.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Flexibility and work-life balance to support your personal and professional goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees