Fitness Director

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays & Personal Day

Life and disability coverage

On-site meals

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities seeks a Fitness Director for a full-time role from 7:30am to 3:30pm. The position offers competitive pay ($23-24/hour) with potential increases based on experience and a strong benefits package.

In this role you will lead wellness initiatives, coach residents toward balance and strength, and collaborate with care teams to promote mobility and well-being across our campuses.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a positive exercise philosophy.
• Experience working with older adults or special populations is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new wellness initiatives and monitor progress and impact.
• Coach residents to achieve goals targeting balance, ROM, strength and endurance with customized programs.
• Collaborate with team members to create resident lifestyles in nutrition, wellness and therapy.
• Create coworker wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Positive exercise philosophy

Experience with older adults

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay ranges from $23-24/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Ready to extend your influence beyond exercise classes? As a Fitness Director at Country Meadows, you will be a part of the most significant change in the fitness/wellness industry as our country’s largest population turns 65 and older every day. We are seeking fitness professionals who value the company of older adults, are motivated by empowering progress and enjoy inspiring residents and co-workers through wellness plus, no evening hours.

Current Opportunity

Full-Time 7:30am-3:30pm

Our investment in you

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Fitness Director Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite wellness initiatives and enjoy monitoring participants’ progress and your impact.
• Coach residents in achieving individual goals by targeting balance, range of motion, strength and endurance through well-planned, customized programs.
• Collaborate with other team members to create dynamic resident lifestyles innutrition, wellness and therapy.
• Create co-worker wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles such as weight management support and fitness programs.

Fitness Director Requirements

• Positive exercise philosophy.
• Experience in working with older adults or special populations regarding physical activity.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Certifications desired:
  • Group Exercise or Personal Training for Older Adults
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Leader
  • SilverSneakers
  • Tai Chi, Aquatics, Yoga
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.

About Country Meadows

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE