Fitness Director (Senior Living)

Senior Living Communities, LLC; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh's Edge is seeking a Fitness Director to lead exercise standards, wellness programs, and documentation across the community. This working manager role teaches classes and guides a small staff of fitness associates, with a focus on compassionate, safe programming.

You will ensure HIPAA compliance, promote diverse class offerings, and supervise staff while coordinating with the Social Director to enhance overall wellness initiatives. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Exercise Science or related field is preferred.
• CPR, AED, and Group Exercise certifications required.
• Certifications from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ASFA, NSCA or similar preferred.
• Aquatic certification preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a personal trainer is desired.
• Three years’ experience in exercise or wellness with seniors is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HIPAA standards and protect resident information.
• Encourage participation in IL, AL, MC & SNF.
• Ensure diversity in classes to cover Pillars of Wellness.
• Ensure safety and proper progression in wellness programs.
• Supervise Wellness Associate to maximize program delivery.
• Direct movement of members to recreational areas for programs.
• Design incentive programs and educational opportunities.
• Educate participants on infection prevention and safety.
• Attend in-service trainings and education programs.
• Collaborate with Social Director to enhance programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Staff supervision

Program development

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

CPR, AED, and Group Exercise certifications

ACE/ACSM/AFAA/NSCA certifications

Aquatic certification

Three years personal trainer experience

Three years senior wellness experience

Job description

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.

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.