Health & Fitness Coach

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT•Venice, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the Health & Fitness Coach will provide one-on-one personal training support to residents of Village On The Isle. The Health & Fitness Coach also supports the Resident Life team in all aspects of health and fitness programming and services for the community, as well as manages the daily operations and upkeep of the Wellness Center (CORE). This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Certified Personal Coach (CPT) through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NASM, ACE, or ISSA) is required.
BLS/CPR/AED certification required.
Knowledge of age-appropriate fitness programming, adaptive exercises, and injury prevention required.
Must have a passion for helping seniors enhance independence, confidence, and quality of life through movement.
Must have knowledge of holistic wellness practices and whole-person wellbeing preferably with the senior population.
Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must demonstrate professionalism and integrity, inspiring respect and trust in one’s competence.
Must have excellent communication skills — speaking, writing, and listening.
Must be fluent in English.
Must be proficient with computers and able to learn and use proprietary software as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Wellness, or related discipline preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with older adults or senior wellness preferred.
Background or certification in group fitness, yoga, or aquatic exercise preferred.
Experience working with dementia/Alzheimer’s clients or those with Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, or other chronic conditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions focused on strength, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and overall functional fitness.
Perform fitness assessments to evaluate residents’ physical abilities, health history, and fitness goals, and develop individualized training programs.
Educate residents on proper form, injury prevention, and holistic wellness principles.
Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and Resident Life team on Wellness & Programming to support community-wide health initiatives, special programs, and resident wellness events.
Lead related group fitness classes and as needed for coverage on Resident Life team.
Ensure the upkeep and daily operations of the Wellness Center and its amenities, including cleaning, organizing, and compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct equipment orientations and provide daily assistance on the fitness floor.
Research wellness education topics of interest and identify appropriate resident and/or staff educational materials and lectures.
Perform administrative duties, including organizing and maintaining client files, contractor logs, and distributing resident and staff communications.
Maintain a welcoming, professional, and polished presence consistent with the values and standards of the community.