Fitness Director - Senior Living

Marsh's Edge; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, GA, seeks a Fitness Director to lead exercise, wellness, and documentation for residents. This working manager will teach classes and manage 1 FT and 1 PT fitness associates, with administrative duties as needed.

Ideal candidates hold CPR/AED and Group Exercise certifications, have 3+ years of personal training and senior wellness experience, and demonstrate strong English communication. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• CPR, AED, and Group Exercise certifications required.
• ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA or other recognized certifications preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a personal trainer desired.
• Three years of exercise or wellness experience with seniors desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIPAA standards and confidentiality of medical information.
• Encourages participation across activities and levels.
• Ensure safety and proper progression in wellness programs.
• Supervise and mentor Wellness Associate to maximize program delivery.
• Direct movement of members to participate in scheduled programs.
• Design and implement incentive programs and educational opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Attendance & punctuality

Office software

Follow directions

Self-supervision

Education

Exercise Science degree

CPR/AED/Group Exercise certifications

ACE/ACSM/AFAA/NSCA certifications preferred

Aquatic certification preferred

Job description

At Marsh's Edge, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, "People First, Always," underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Marsh's Edge?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We're Looking for a Fitness Director (Senior Living).

As the Fitness Director, you will be responsible for implementing standards of exercise, wellness, and senior health at the community and overseeing accurate documentation concerning programming and participation in the wellness program.

This is a working manager position that teaches classes as well as manages a small staff of 1 FT and 1 PT fitness associates. Administrative duties required.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain HIPAA standards and regard all medical or healthcare information pertaining to members/residents and employees as confidential.
• Encourages participation in IL, AL, MC & SNF.
• Ensures diversity in classes to cover all Pillars of Wellness.
• Ensure the safety and proper progression of members/residents participating in the wellness program offerings.
• Supervise and mentor Wellness Associate as recommended in order to maximize the delivery of wellness programming for the community.
• Directs and assists the movement of members to and from recreational areas to participate in scheduled programs.
• Design and implement incentive programs, home office initiatives, and educational opportunities as assigned. Examples include bulletin boards, presentations, new classes, etc.
• Educate class participants as to self-protection from infectious diseases and promote other safety precautions.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Work with Social Director to enhance & implement programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also, may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL:

Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• College or university degree desired (preferably in Exercise Science or related field).
• Certifications in CPR, AED, and Group Exercise REQUIRED.
• Certifications from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ASFA, NSCA or other nationally recognized and accredited fitness association preferred.
• Aquatic certification preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a personal trainer desired.
• Three years of exercise or wellness experience with seniors desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.