Fitness Specialist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Reston, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, per diem substitute Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes for residents of senior living communities, including assisted living and independent living facilities, in Loudoun County, Virginia. The role is part of BAYADA’s Senior Living Team and contributes to a continuum of care. Classes should help older adults develop and maintain positive fitness levels, with activities that may address flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, strength and power, balance, and standing exercises.

The position pays $48–$50 per hour, depending on qualifications. BAYADA describes opportunities for training, scholarships, career advancement, and recognition. The company states that it complies with applicable state and local mandates and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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; experience in a senior services setting is preferred.
• Solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Fitness Specialist in a senior services setting.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level