Fitness Trainer, FT - $1000 Hiring Incentive!!

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

13d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

John Knox Village is seeking a purpose-driven, energetic, and compassionate Fitness Professional to join our thriving fitness team. In this role, you’ll go beyond traditional training—you’ll serve as a coach, motivator, and movement specialist, helping residents improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall quality of life through evidence-based, client-centered programming. As part of our vibrant senior living community, you’ll build meaningful, long-term relationships with residents, supporting their wellness journey over time—not just through one-off sessions. You’ll deliver a blend of personal training, small group training, and group exercise, with a strong focus on functional movement, fall prevention, and independence preservation. Our Fitness Professionals work in a collaborative environment, contributing to a holistic approach to wellness that supports longevity, mobility, and lifelong vitality. You’ll have the opportunity to work across our extensive amenities, including two fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, group exercise studios, pickleball courts, and a full gymnasium—creating engaging, safe, and results-driven experiences for residents of all ability levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Science, Health & Wellness, Physical Education, Recreation Management or four (4)+ years of equivalent experience required.
National fitness certification: ACE, NASM, ACSM, or NSCA required.
Certified Personal Trainer: ACE CPT, NASM CPT, ACSM CPT, or NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or equivalent required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date and prior to personal training.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current) required.
Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance required.
Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
1+ years’ experience in Fitness, Therapy or related field required.
Must have knowledge of a variety of exercise programs and fitness equipment required.

Nice To Haves

Group fitness certification: ACE Group Fitness, AFAA GFI, or ACSM GEI or equivalent preferred.
If teaching an aquatic class, Aquatic Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE, AEA, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Certification or related and/or Lifeguard Certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date and prior to teaching aquatic classes.
Senior-specific fitness certification (SilverSneakers, Functional Aging Institute) preferred.
Ability to instruct pickleball, basketball, or other recreational activities a plus.
Experience in directing exercise programs preferred.
Experience in directing exercise programs for senior adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide initial orientations for new members.
Collect health history questionnaires, release forms, and physician consent forms (if meets criteria for needing a physician consent form) from members.
Conduct fitness assessments and create individualized fitness plans based on fitness center member goals. Reassesses individuals at intervals determined by fitness manager.
Develop positive rapport with fitness center members to support engagement in fitness programming.
Lead senior-appropriate fitness classes (floor, chair and/or water), adapting as appropriate for varying abilities and mobility levels, demonstrating proper exercise techniques and monitoring participant safety at all times.
Provide semi-personal or personal training to members to contribute to their overall well-being.
Ensure all participants are properly trained in the use of the facility’s exercise equipment.
Responsible for making sure that the exercise area and equipment are safe and clean.
Actively participate in and promote fitness center challenges, fitness education opportunities and other fitness center activities.
Fully utilize the Fliip app and other fitness apps to support Village fitness programming.
Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handle stress well and get along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.