Fitness Instructor

Presbyterian Senior Living; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Fitness Center Assistant to support planned resident activities and promote physical well-being. You will help run pool, spa and fitness programs and engage residents in wellness activities.

The role involves 1:1 or group instruction, coordination with staff, and maintaining safety and program records to ensure high-quality resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with aquatic therapy preferred.
• Health/fitness center experience preferred.
• Proven health/fitness assessment skills preferred.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing, planning and implementing a complete schedule of wellness activities related to the pool, spa and fitness center.
• Instructs 1:1 or in a group setting to use all fitness equipment.
• Verify receipt of physician clearance forms and maintain participant files.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.
• Interacts cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and other team members.

Skills

Aquatic therapy

Health/fitness center experience

Fitness assessment skills

Older adults experience

Healthcare experience

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

Compensation from $18.00 - $20.00/hr - (based upon experience)

The Fitness Center Assistant is responsible for the implementation of planned resident activities and encourage resident participation. Planned activities should focus on improving the physical well-being of residents.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with aquatic therapy preferred
• Health/fitness center experience preferred
• Proven health/fitness assessment skills preferred
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Assists with developing, planning and implementing a complete schedule of wellness activities; related to the pool, spa and fitness center.
• Instructs 1:1 or in a group setting, to use all fitness equipment.
• Verify receipt of physician clearance forms and maintain participant files.
• Collaborate with housekeeping team and maintenance team to ensure that the Fitness Center’s cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.
• Interacts cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and other team members.