Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

SilverCrest Properties, LLC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k)

Nice Healthcare

Job summary

Summit Place Senior Campus, a SilverCrest Community, in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Fitness Leader to run personal training and group classes for residents in the gym and pool. You will design programs to help mobility, strength, and independence while building relationships with residents over time.

You will lead land and water classes, assess residents, and coordinate with nursing and therapy teams to tailor activity plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Certifications such as ACE/ACSM/NASM are a plus.
• Experience with group and one‑on‑one fitness for older adults preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead land and water group fitness classes for a range of abilities.
• Provide one‑on‑one personal training and fitness assessments.
• Design programs for residents with arthritis, joint replacements, Parkinson’s, and other needs.
• Track progress and adjust plans to show improvements.
• Coordinate with nursing and therapy teams.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Personal training

Aquatic fitness

Older adults experience

CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

Tools

ACE Certification

ACSM Certification

NASM Certification

Job description

Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer – Senior Living (Land & Aquatic)$22–$24/hour + $3,000 Retention Bonus | Full-Time Positions | Eden Prairie, MN

Are you a certified fitness professional who loves helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent? Summit Place Senior Campus, a SilverCrest Community, is looking for a Fitness Leader to run personal training and group classes for our residents, both in the gym and in the pool.

You’ll be the go-to wellness expert on our campus, designing programs that help residents manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, recover strength, and enjoy moving again. You’ll see the results firsthand, because you’ll work with the same people week after week.

What You’ll Do

• Lead group fitness classes on land and in the water, adapting every session for a range of abilities and health conditions (such as balance, strength, chair-based, and water aerobics classes)
• Provide one‑on‑one personal training, including fitness assessments and individualized plans
• Design programs for residents with arthritis, joint replacements, Parkinson’s, heart conditions, and other special‑population needs
• Track progress and adjust programs so residents can see and feel their improvement
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and life enrichment teams as appropriate

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, AEA, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic training are a plus
• Experience leading both personal training and group fitness, on land and in water
• Experience with older adults or special populations strongly preferred
• Current CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days

Pay & Schedule

• $22–$24/hour, based on experience
• $3,000 retention bonus: $1,000 each at 6, 12, and 18 months
• Full‑time Day Position, with some weekend coverage

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k), eligible after 30 days
• Nice Healthcare (virtual and in‑home visits)
• Short- and long‑term disability, life and AD&D, critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal Shield, LifeLock ID theft protection, and pet insurance