Group Fitness Instructor for Seniors

Live 2 B Healthy of St. Croix Valley•Forest Lake, MN

3h•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Fitness Trainers are the heart of the Live 2 B Healthy program, delivering safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes for older adults in senior living communities. Trainers 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.

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 fitness classes tailored to older adults' needs and abilities, focusing on functional movement, balance, and strength.
Deliver personalized one-on-one and small group sessions based on residents' individual goals and abilities, following approved programming and documentation protocols.
Monitor participants to ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively, modifying 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.
Follow Live 2 B Healthy protocols and curriculum standards for group, small group, and private training.
Report attendance, session feedback, and client notes accurately to the Fitness Program Manager.
Communicate class concerns or scheduling issues in a timely manner.