Fitness Instructor

Senior Management Advisors Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement matching

PTO & CE allowance

Job summary

Senior Management Advisors Inc. seeks a Wellness & Aquatics Fitness Instructor for our senior living community in Bradenton, FL.

This 32-hour weekly role combines land-based fitness and pool instruction to enhance residents' mobility, independence, and quality of life. You will design and lead chair yoga, Silver Sneakers, aquatic classes, and personalized programs while ensuring safety, engagement, and compassionate communication with older adults.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of active fitness instruction with both land and aquatic settings.
• Experience working with older adults or individuals with chronic health conditions.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled land-based group fitness classes for seniors (chair yoga, Silver Sneakers, strength, balance).
• Provide safe use instructions for gym equipment and resistance tools.
• Lead water-based aquatics classes and monitor pool safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Senior fitness

Communication

Aquatic fitness

CPR/AED

Education

ACE/NASM/ACSM/AFAA certification

Aquatic Certification

Job description

About this position

Job Title: Wellness & Aquatics Fitness Instructor

32 Hours Weekly

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, safety-conscious, and compassionate Wellness & Aquatics Fitness Instructor to join our vibrant senior living community. This dual-role position requires a dynamic professional capable of designing and leading fitness programs in both our gym and our community pool. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for older adult wellness, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the technical expertise to provide safe, low-impact, and functional workouts that enhance our residents' quality of life, mobility, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Gym & Land-Based Instruction

• Lead Group Classes: Design and conduct scheduled group land fitness classes tailored to senior populations, including chair yoga, silver sneakers, strength training, and balance/fall prevention courses.
• Gym Equipment Guidance: Provide clear, friendly instruction and physical demonstrations on the safe use of gym-floor weight machines, cardio equipment, and resistance bands.
• Personalized Training: Conduct one-on-one or small-group fitness consultations, assessing personal health conditions to build safe, individualized exercise modifications.

Aquatics & Pool Instruction

• Lead Aquafit Classes: Instruct scheduled water aerobics and aquatic mobility classes, utilizing water resistance to build aerobic capacity, joint flexibility, and muscle tone.
• Pool Deck Safety: Maintain vigilance over pool deck safety, ensuring proper entry/exit from the pool and immediately identifying residents showing signs of fatigue or distress.
• Environmental Oversight: Routinely monitor pool environments for chemical slips, wet deck hazards, and proper storage of aquatic equipment (e.g., pool noodles, water weights).

Community & Administration

• Resident Engagement: Actively "walk the floor" to build trusting, professional relationships with residents, fostering a highly encouraging and inclusive environment.
• Health Screenings & Attendance: Administer basic pre-exercise health screenings, document resident progress, and maintain accurate daily attendance tracking logs.
• Sanitization Standards: Ensure both gym equipment and the pool deck facilities remain clean, organized, and strictly adherent to community hygiene guidelines.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of active experience leading fitness instruction, with verifiable experience in both traditional gym environments and aquatic/pool settings.
• Older Adult Specialist: Proven experience working with older adults or individuals managing chronic health conditions, physical limitations, or disabilities.
• Core Certifications: Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA).
• Aquatic Certification: Specialized Water Aerobics or Aquatic Fitness certification (e.g., AEA - Aquatic Exercise Association) is highly preferred.
• Safety Credentials: Current and active CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are strictly required and paid for by company within 30 days of the start date.
• Soft Skills: Strong, positive communication style, patient demeanor, and deep knowledge of senior exercise physiology.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to demonstrate movements on land and in water, safely lift or shift up to 50 lbs, and remain on your feet for extended training blocks.
• Competitive hourly rate starting at $22+/hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement matching program.
• Paid time off (PTO) and continuous education allowance for fitness certifications.

This position requires a background screening as mandated by Florida law. For more information on background screening requirements, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Salary Information

$22 - $22Hourly Wage