Fitness Specialist - FT & PT

Erickson Senior Living • Springfield, VA

10d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you love helping older adults stay active, strong, and connected? Are you energized by leading uplifting group fitness classes that make movement enjoyable and accessible? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Fitness Specialist to join our team—no sales, upselling, or quotas required. Bring your energy, expertise, and genuine passion for helping others improve their health and well-being. Greenspring is a vibrant 60-acre continuing care retirement community located in Springfield, Virginia, often described as a "cruise ship on land" for its resort-style amenities and engaging lifestyle. We're proud to be part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Every day, our dedicated team members help residents live better lives by delivering on our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and personalized health and wellness services. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to support your personal and professional goals. We're committed to providing opportunities for learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.

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 abilites.
• Design and implement individualizes 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed