Wellness Trainer, Frailty Management Programme & Gym Tonic

CareCorner; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Corner Seniors Services’ Active Ageing Group (AAG) seeks a Wellness Trainer to deliver structured GT and FMP exercise sessions, assess participants, monitor safety, and support program outcomes. You will work directly with senior participants to improve strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence.

This role requires documentation of assessments and progress, collaboration with centre teams and volunteers, and adherence to PDPA.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, or a related health discipline.
• Certifications in fitness training, therapeutic exercise, or geriatric fitness are an advantage, including CPR and first aid.
• Experience in fitness training, rehabilitation, or health promotion, ideally with seniors or community wellness programmes.
• Strong interpersonal communication with seniors and families. Proficiency in English; Mandarin and/or local dialects helpful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured GT exercise sessions following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Conduct individual and group sessions tailored to senior participants’ functional abilities and health conditions.
• Monitor senior participants’ vital signs and physical responses before, during, and after sessions.
• Guide senior participants in the safe and correct use of exercise equipment.
• Support participants in improving strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health through progressive training.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including assessments, attendance, and progress tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mandarin proficiency

English documentation

Education

Exercise Science degree

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Care Corner Seniors Services’ Active Ageing Group (AAG) is built around the Neighbour Network Movement (N2). We empower seniors to be fit and healthy, independent, and contributing. N2 shapes both how and why we work. It positions seniors not as recipients of care alone, but as active contributors who build and sustain their own neighbor networks. N2 is how the AAG aligns with and contributes to the National Age Well Neighbourhood priority, turning that national agenda into action at the neighborhood level through senior volunteerism.

The Wellness Trainer delivers structured exercise and frailty interventions under the Frailty Management Programme (FMP) and Gym Tonic (GT) helping seniors build strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence. Working directly with senior participants, the role conducts assessments, facilitates individual and group sessions, monitors participant safety, and supports program outcomes through accurate documentation and engagement. In doing so, the Wellness Trainer helps deliver the fit and healthy, independent dimension of the AAG guiding principle, supporting seniors to stay active and contributing in the community.

Key Accountabilities

1. Vision and Senior Empowerment (N2)

• Deliver wellness programmes that help seniors become and stay fit and healthy, independent, and contributing, in line with the AAG guiding principle.
• Support and guide senior volunteers assisting in wellness activities, in line with AAG volunteer development frameworks.
• Encourage participants to progress from improved fitness towards active contribution in the community.
• Model the AAG culture of senior empowerment in daily interactions with seniors, families, and volunteers.

1. GT Programme Delivery

• Deliver structured GT exercise sessions following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Conduct individual and group sessions tailored to senior participants’ functional abilities and health conditions.
• Monitor senior participants’ vital signs and physical responses before, during, and after sessions.
• Guide senior participants in the safe and correct use of exercise equipment.
• Support participants in improving strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health through progressive training.

1. FMP Service Delivery

• Conduct participant screening and baseline assessments using established tools and health screening protocols.
• Deliver structured interventions to improve functional mobility and muscle strength among seniors with mild to moderate frailty.
• Support programme implementation in line with the FMP service model and operational guidelines.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust exercise intensity based on capability and safety.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals where needed to support participant rehabilitation.

1. Client Care and Safety

• Ensure participant safety during all sessions through proper supervision and risk management.
• Conduct health screening and identify potential contraindications to exercise participation.
• Encourage and support participants to sustain engagement and confidence
• Respond appropriately to health incidents or emergencies in line with established protocols.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and welcoming exercise environment.

1. Records, Data, and Documentation

• Maintain accurate participant records, including assessments, attendance, and progress tracking, with attention to confidentiality and PDPA compliance.
• Record programme data and participant outcomes in line with reporting requirements.
• Support documentation for program evaluation and monitoring.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of operational records.

1. Equipment and Facility Support

• Perform daily checks of GT and FMP equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Guide participants on correct equipment use to prevent injury.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly to the Wellness Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety of exercise areas.

1. Team and Volunteer Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with programme staff and centre teams to support integrated service delivery.
• Support the onboarding and guidance of senior volunteers in wellness activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, or a related health discipline.
• Relevant certifications in fitness training, therapeutic exercise, or geriatric fitness are an advantage, including valid CPR and first aid certification.
• Experience in fitness training, rehabilitation, or health promotion, ideally with seniors or community wellness programmes.
• Strong interpersonal communication with seniors and families.
• Proficiency in English for documentation and in Mandarin and/or local dialects to engage senior participants.
• Passion for improving the health and wellbeing of seniors. Patient, encouraging, and supportive with senior participants

Location: Toa Payoh & Woodlands

This role operates across multiple programme sites and requires physical activity, including demonstrating exercises and assisting participants where necessary. It may require occasional evening or weekend sessions depending on programme scheduling.