Fitness Specialist

HumanGood • Los Altos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Terraces of Los Altos, a HumanGood community, is seeking a full-time Fitness Specialist to join their Wellness Team. This role involves implementing training programs for residents, assessing their fitness levels, compiling reports, and developing personalized fitness plans. The Fitness Specialist will actively incorporate the "Philosophy for person-directed Care," focusing on residents' interests and needs to maximize their independence and participation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health, wellness, and fitness, stay updated on industry trends, and provide effective solutions for residents' fitness needs. This role requires a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail, contributing to a growing organization.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, recreation, gerontology, health education, recreation therapy, or related field preferred.

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 and no waiting on funds to vest
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree