Fitness Trainer (FITNESS-04) Monday - Friday 4:00am - 12:00pm
About The Position
The Physical Exercise and Wellness Coach / Trainer (Peoria) support our male members who are transitioning out of incarceration and or addiction and re-entering society by providing structured, compassionate, and consistent physical wellness programming. This role is responsible for leading, supervising, and supporting daily Physical Exercise and Wellness classes that help members build healthy habits, discipline, confidence, and positive routines. Members are required to participate in one hour of Physical Exercise and Wellness classes each day at their assigned group time. The program provides training and oversight for three one-hour classes per day, five days per week. Mission Alignment: This position supports the organization’s mission to inspire successful community reentry for all members and drive their success through compassionate, introspective, peer-driven support. The Physical Exercise and Wellness Coach / Trainer help create positive repetition through daily structure, movement, education, encouragement, and accountability. These services are designed to help members develop good life habits that support personal growth, recovery, and successful reentry into the community.
Requirements
- Dependable, compassionate, structured, and mission-driven.
- Comfortable working in a behavioral health and reentry environment.
- Believes in the power of restoration, transformation, and second chances.
Nice To Haves
- Understand that physical exercise is not only about fitness, but also about helping members build discipline, confidence, consistency, emotional regulation, and positive daily habits.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee three one-hour Physical Exercise and Wellness classes each weekday.
- Supervise members in the gym and the outdoor track.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all members.
- Encourage participation while demonstrating patience, humility, and empathy.
- Teach proper use of strength training and cardio equipment.
- Support members with varying fitness levels, physical abilities, and wellness needs.
- Provide basic health and wellness education in a clear and practical way.
- Help members build positive routines, discipline, confidence, and healthy coping skills.
- Model professionalism, consistency, and servant leadership.
- Monitor member’s behavior and participation during assigned class times.
- Communicate concerns, progress, or incidents to appropriate leadership.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization within the exercise and wellness areas.
- Reinforce program expectations while remaining compassionate and nonjudgmental.
- Support the overall reentry mission through restorative and transformative service.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Enhanced health insurance
- $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
- $0 primary care co-pay
- $2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
- Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
- Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access
- Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
