Fitness Trainer for Seniors

Live 2 B Healthy of West Denver Metro•Wheat Ridge, CO

3d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Fitness Trainers are central to the Live 2 B Healthy program, delivering safe, effective, and engaging fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities. Trainers lead group classes and provide individualized attention through private one-on-one and small group training. The role calls for a commitment to helping seniors stay active and to maintaining program quality, safety, and participant progress. Compensation is hourly and based on experience and certifications, with additional compensation for private and small group sessions.

Requirements

Experience in senior fitness, personal training, group fitness, or rehabilitation-based exercise.
Current nationally recognized fitness certification, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Active insurance.
Strong interpersonal skills and an encouraging, client-centered approach.
Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled sessions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with private clients or small group training.
Background working with seniors or in senior living communities.
Understanding of age-related conditions and how to modify exercises safely.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled on-site group fitness classes tailored to older adults’ needs and abilities, focusing on functional movement, balance, and strength, including chair-based participation when appropriate.
Provide private one-on-one and small group training based on residents’ individual goals and abilities, following approved programming and documentation protocols.
Monitor participants to promote safe and effective exercise, modifying activities to support different fitness levels.
Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment and build trust with residents, staff, and community decision-makers.
Follow Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards for group, small group, and private training.
Report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager, and promptly communicate class concerns or scheduling issues.