Fitness Specialist

Symbria•Wheeling, IL

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist works with residents in community settings to improve their overall quality of life. Symbria’s Well-Being program provides strategies, programs, and services to older adults to help them prolong their independence. Group exercise classes and educational sessions are based on guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health. This is an on-call/substitute position, with work offered as needed and no guaranteed schedule. It is not considered full-time or part-time employment. The position is on-site, with no remote or hybrid option. The ideal candidate is open to covering Wheeling, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Pay is $26–$28 per hour.

Requirements

Current personal trainer or group instructor certification from ACSM (Health Fitness Instructor), ACE, or NAFC.
CPR and first aid certification.
Strong communication, presentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with technology, including video conferencing, network, laptop, and tablet devices, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or a related field.
Experience teaching group exercise programs.
Experience working with older adults and demonstrated ability to improve their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

Educate residents and staff of client communities about the benefits of Symbria’s Well-Being program.
Actively promote Symbria’s services to increase program enrollment.
Serve as program liaison to designated client committees.
Complete enrollment and medical screening processes for participants according to Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
Schedule and conduct Risk of Fall assessments and CDC STEADI questionnaires to identify residents’ current physical abilities.
Develop customized fitness programs for residents based on ACSM guidelines.
Teach standardized group exercise classes and specialty programs based on current ACSM/AHA guidelines and Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
Coordinate with the Symbria Rehab therapy team on transitions to and from therapy and Well-Being.
Reassess participants semi-annually and provide ongoing feedback to support appropriate interventions.
When applicable, instruct and orient participants on proper use of center equipment.
Meet or exceed Symbria’s established performance benchmarks.
Perform other duties as assigned.