Director of Fitness

Grand Living; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120–160 hours

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Free employee meals

Grand Spa & Fitness facilities access

Job summary

Grand Living in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Fitness Director to design and implement a dynamic fitness program for residents, lead classes, and provide one-on-one coaching, using Techno Gym equipment and holistic wellness approaches.

You will build participation through excellent communication, work under the Executive Director, and help deliver a luxury senior living experience with a strong emphasis on service, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification in ACSM/ACE/NASM/NCSF or similar is highly preferred.
• One or more years of experience as a fitness trainer.
• Ability to communicate in English with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dynamic fitness programs for residents.
• Teach and lead classes and provide one-on-one coaching.
• Promote participation through clear offering communications.
• Work under Executive Director guidance in a luxury senior living setting.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Personal coaching

Techno Gym equipment

English communication

Fitness program design

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

ACSM/ACE/NASM/NCSF or similar certification

Job description

About Grand Living

Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.

About The Position

The Fitness Director is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through the design and implementation of a dynamic fitness program. The Fitness Director will teach and lead classes, provide one-on-one coaching, training and support, while building participation through excellent communication of offerings and ongoing interactions with residents. This health and fitness approach to daily life for residents involves the use of Techno Gym equipment, personal plans and holistic wellness. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch® friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner in all interactions, resulting in a very high level of resident satisfaction. The Fitness Director is under the general guidance of the Executive Director, in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certified or currently pursuing a certification in one or more of the following, highly preferred:
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE); Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); Certified Personal Trainer National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF); or Similar Certification
• One or more years’ experience as a Fitness Trainer required
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to communicates with the residents and other employees
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds

Benefits

For the Fitness Director, we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full‑time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).

PTO is earned at lesser rates for part‑time staff. Grand Living is a high‑end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.