Fitness Trainer
About The Position
Fitness Trainers deliver safe, effective, and engaging fitness programming for older adults in senior living communities. The role includes scheduled on-site group fitness classes focused on functional movement, balance, and strength, as well as individualized private one-on-one and small group training. Trainers create a warm, compassionate, inclusive environment that supports participants’ fitness, safety, progress, and connection. They follow approved programming and documentation protocols and communicate attendance, feedback, client notes, concerns, and scheduling issues to the Fitness Program Manager. Hourly pay is 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.
- 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.
- Experience working with seniors or in senior living communities, especially in memory care.
- Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled on-site group fitness classes tailored to older adults’ needs and abilities, focusing on functional movement, balance, and strength.
- Provide personalized one-on-one and small group training based on residents’ goals and abilities, following approved programming and documentation protocols.
- Monitor participants to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively, and modify activities to support different fitness levels.
- Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment and build trust and rapport with residents, staff, and community decision-makers.
- Follow Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards across group, small group, and private training formats.
- Accurately report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager.
- Communicate class concerns and scheduling issues in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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