Group Fitness Instructor for Seniors

Live 2 B Healthy of St. Croix Valley•Eau Claire, WI

7d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Fitness Trainers deliver safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities. They also provide individualized attention through private one-on-one and small group training sessions. The role requires a passion for helping seniors stay active and a strong commitment to program quality, safety, and participant progress. Classes are conducted on-site and tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults, with a focus on functional movement, balance, and strength. Trainers follow approved programming and documentation protocols, modify activities to support different fitness levels, and report attendance, session feedback, and client notes to the Fitness Program Manager. Hourly pay is based on experience and certifications.

Requirements

Experience in senior fitness, personal training, group fitness, or rehab-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.
Background working with seniors or within senior living communities.
Understanding of age-related conditions and how to safely modify exercises.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled on-site group fitness classes tailored to older adults, focusing on functional movement, balance, and strength.
Deliver personalized one-on-one and small group training sessions based on residents’ individual goals and abilities, following approved programming and documentation protocols.
Monitor participants to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively, and modify activities to support all fitness levels.
Create a motivating, respectful, and inclusive environment and build trust and rapport with residents, staff, and community decision-makers.
Adhere to 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 communicate class concerns or scheduling issues in a timely manner.