Fitness Specialist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Richmond, VA

2h•$48 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes for residents of a Senior Living Community, including assisted living and independent living facilities, in Richmond, Virginia. The role is part of the Senior Living Team and supports a continuum of care. The Fitness Specialist leads and develops group exercise classes that promote and maintain positive fitness levels for a senior population. Classes should preferably include flexibility, cardio, strength and power, balance, and standing exercises. The position pays $48–$50 per hour, depending on qualifications. BAYADA states that it complies with applicable state and local mandates. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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.
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 develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.
Preferably teach exercises addressing flexibility, cardio, strength and power, balance, and standing.