Fitness Assistant/Specialist

Gencare Inc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401K with up to 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly raises for hourly employees

CEUs for staff

License reimbursement

Free meal at work

Job summary

GenCare Lifestyle @ Pt. Ruston in Tacoma is seeking an experienced Vitality/Fitness Trainer to conduct and supervise group exercise programs for our residents twice weekly.

You will promote an active fitness environment, teach and supervise sessions, and work in a collaborative setting to improve resident care. The role requires geriatric-focused training, CPR/First Aid, and current certification.

Qualifications

• Health and fitness education and personal trainer certification.
• Experience working with a geriatric population.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, fitness equipment and proper use.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise group exercise programs for residents twice weekly.
• Promote, teach, and supervise an active fitness environment for all participants.
• Collaborate with care teams to support improved resident well-being.

Skills

Personal trainer certification

Geriatric experience

Anatomy knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Education

Health and fitness education

Job description

Description

GenCare Lifestyle @ Pt. Ruston is a Premier IL/AL/Memory Care Senior Living Community in Tacoma, and a recent multiple US News & World Report Community Award Winner. We currently have an opening for Part Time Fitness Trainer.

Paid sick (1 hour for every 40 worked, able to roll over max of 56 hours), if working over 19 hours per week 401K eligible after 6 months with up to a 4% employer match after one year of employment, First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program, quarterly raises for hourly employees, free CEU’s, LPN and CNA annual license reimbursement, Free meal at work.

GenCare Lifestyle promotes a Whole Life Living™ program that focuses on the mind, body, and soul. For more information about our company, please visit us at www.gencarelifestyle.com.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vitality/Fitness Trainer who will be responsible to conduct and supervise group exercise programs and related fitness activities for our residents twice weekly.

Must be able to promote, teach, innovate, supervise, and implement an active and healthy fitness environment for all participants. Must have the desire and compassion to work in a collaborative environment for the improved care and satisfaction of our residents.

Qualifications:

• Health and fitness education and personal trainer certification.
• Experience working in fitness training with a geriatric population.
• Have excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fitness equipment, and its proper use.
• Possess a current American Red Cross and First Aid certificate, a valid CPR certification and keeps current on health and wellness fitness information regarding seniors.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate passing a background check, reference check and meeting minimum requirements and providing all required employment documentation.

Requirements

Current Personal Training Certification (minimum)