Exercise Specialist

Touchmark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Bonus and retirement plans

Job summary

Touchmark in Portland is seeking a dynamic Exercise Specialist to enhance the wellness of residents at our resort-style retirement community. This role focuses on guiding residents in their fitness journeys, conducting consultations, and crafting personalized fitness programs.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in exercise science, have certifications in personal training, and experience with seniors. Join our team and contribute to enriching lives through health and fitness.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer or Exercise Physiologist.
• Experience instructing group exercise classes and yoga.
• Positive and energetic approach to health and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct residents in equipment use to meet fitness goals.
• Conduct fitness consultations and assessments.
• Promote and sell training services to potential members.

Skills

Certified Personal Trainer experience

Experience with mature population

Excellent multitasking

Group exercise instruction

Yoga instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Current personal training certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland’s leading resort-style retirement community enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking a wellness-obsessed individual to join our growing team as an Exercise Specialist for our Health and Fitness Club.

Responsibilities

• As an Exercise Specialist with Touchmark, you will enrich lives each day by assisting, monitoring, and instructing residents in the safe and effective use of equipment and weight machines in order to meet their personal fitness goals and needs.
• You will conduct fitness consultations and assessments to help develop individualized fitness programs that ensure resident safety and follow each resident's care plan.
• Experience in personal training with seniors and promoting/selling training is necessary – you’ll conduct club tours for potential members, residents, and guests, and explain the benefits of membership to build your client base.
• Club membership is open to Touchmark residents, as well as adults in the greater community aged 50 and over, with programs tailored to individual levels of ability, skill, and personal fitness goals. A wide range of amenities are offered, including an indoor heated pool, a group exercise studio, one-on-one personal training, a fully-equipped fitness studio, and a NeuroCom Balance Master system.

Qualifications

• Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (hospitality, compassion, excellence, teamwork, and integrity), and model these values as an ally, friend, and giver
• Current personal training certification through a NCCA-accredited organization
• A bachelor’s degree in an exercise science-related discipline
• Be comfortable answering phones while greeting and providing information to members
• Be excellent at handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• At least five years of experience working as a Certified Personal Trainer or Exercise Physiologist
• At least five years’ experience working with a mature population
• Experience instructing group exercise classes in the format of their certification
• Experience instructing yoga, both chair and mat
• A positive, upbeat, and energetic approach to health, wellness, teamwork, and hospitality
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and basic office equipment
• Ability to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff, and visitors
• Group exercise experience is preferable and could increase hours
• Senior Dance/Zumba teaching experience would be beneficial

Compensation

• Personal Training: $35–$40/hour
• Group Instructor: $25–$31/hour
• Administration: $17/hour

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care, dependent care, and commuter)
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Check us out at www.Touchmark.com. We’re growing. Are you?