Part-Time Fitness Specialist

HumanGood • San Diego, CA

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifestyle & Fitness Coordinator supports resident wellness by planning, coordinating, and leading fitness, wellness, and lifestyle programming for residents across levels of living. This role promotes physical activity, balance, strength, mobility, social engagement, and overall well-being through person-directed programs, group classes, individual support, and safe use of fitness equipment. The position works directly with residents to understand interests, abilities, and wellness goals; develops appropriate fitness and activity offerings; encourages participation; and supports a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment consistent with HumanGood’s mission, values, and philosophy of person-directed care.

Requirements

• Associate degree or coursework in fitness, exercise science, kinesiology, recreation, gerontology, health education, recreation therapy, social work, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• One or more years of experience leading fitness, wellness, recreation, activities, or resident programming, preferably with older adults.
• Ability to lead group activities and fitness programs safely and effectively for residents with varying abilities and interests.
• Basic understanding of fitness equipment safety, group instruction, resident engagement, and activity planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, volunteers, and team members.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to complete calendars, schedules, documentation, participation records, and routine communications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties and communicate with residents and team members.
• CPR and First Aid certification required when assigned first-responder responsibilities or when required by community policy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or special events, based on community needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, recreation, gerontology, health education, recreation therapy, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience developing and leading wellness, fitness, recreation, or life enrichment programs for older adults.
• Experience working in senior living, long-term care, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, wellness programming, or a related setting.
• Fitness or wellness certification through ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA/NASM, SilverSneakers, or similar recognized organization.
• State activity leader certification or ability to obtain certification, where required for skilled nursing or applicable levels of care.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or providing routine direction to activity assistants or program support staff.
• Experience with balance, fall-prevention, strength, mobility, aquatic fitness, or adaptive exercise programming for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents to understand interests, physical abilities, wellness goals, and participation preferences in order to recommend appropriate fitness and lifestyle activities.
• Lead group fitness, strength, balance, mobility, stretching, walking, aquatic, or other wellness classes, as appropriate to the community’s programs, equipment, and resident needs.
• Develop and support resident-centered exercise and wellness plans that promote safe physical activity, independence, social engagement, and everyday well-being.
• Educate and encourage residents regarding fitness participation, safe movement, physical self-management, and wellness-related goals.
• Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in lifestyle and activity programs, which may include educational programs, games, creative activities, social events, outings, and wellness-focused events.
• Prepare and maintain activity and fitness calendars, schedules, sign-ups, participation records, and related documentation.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual programs, including adapting activities for residents who may not attend larger group settings.
• Inspect fitness areas and equipment for safe operating condition; report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns in accordance with community procedures.
• Provide instruction to residents and team members on safe and proper use of fitness equipment and activity materials.
• Support compliance with applicable community policies, safety expectations, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements related to resident activities and wellness programming.
• Coordinate with activity assistants, volunteers, or other team members supporting programs, including assigning routine tasks, providing direction during activities, and helping maintain program standards.
• Assist with volunteer coordination, orientation, and scheduling as assigned.
• Conduct or assist with activity documentation audits, quality reviews, or program evaluations as assigned.
• Attend required meetings, in-service training, and continuing education programs.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and in compliance with the community’s safety program, infection control practices, and resident rights requirements.
• Provide courteous, professional, and responsive service to residents, families, visitors, vendors, and team members.
• Support the HumanGood Experience Behaviors and contribute to a culture of successful aging, person-directed care, teamwork, accountability, curiosity, and adaptability.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree