Fitness Instructor | Trainer | Senior Living

Wesleychoice; Bonney Lake (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and fitness sector is seeking a Health & Fitness Trainer to create and deliver exercise activities for aging adults in a retirement community. The Trainer will be responsible for maintaining equipment, ensuring sanitary exercise areas, and documenting participants’ progress. Ideal candidates will have a background in health education, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience leading health and fitness classes for aging adults.
• Post-secondary certification required (e.g., Geriatric Health and Fitness).
• Active CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach and promote health and fitness activities to residents.
• Develop age-appropriate, safe, and effective program offerings.
• Assess and document participants’ abilities and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and fitness for aging adults

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Background in Gerontology, Physical Education, Health Education

Tools

Scheduling software

Communication software

Database software

Job description

Job Summary

The Health & Fitness Trainer is responsible for creating, growing participation, and delivering group and individual exercise activities (therapeutic, recreational, or athletic) within a retirement community. The Trainer also maintains equipment, ensures clean and sanitary exercise areas, and utilizes technology to document participants’ condition and progress.

Essential Functions

• Teach and promote health and fitness activities to residents from various living settings (independent living, catered living, memory care, etc.).
• Develop age-appropriate, safe, and effective program offerings to meet the physical needs of aging adults.
• Provide instruction on proper technique and equipment use.
• Assess and document participants’ abilities, needs, condition, and progress.
• Enforce health and safety standards, rules, and regulations.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and ensure exercise areas are clean and sanitary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Background in Gerontology, Physical Education, Health Education, or related field preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• Post-secondary certification required (e.g., Geriatric Health and Fitness, SAIL instructor, Cognitive Stimulation Instructor, etc.).
• Certification and/or membership with organizations like ACE, AAAI/ISMA, NASM, etc.
• Active CPR and First Aid certifications.

Special Training and Skills

• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with scheduling, communication, and database software.
• Knowledge of instruction and learning strategies.
• Passion for engaging with aging adults.
• Advanced knowledge of health and fitness for aging adults.

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience leading health and fitness classes for aging adults.

Salary Range: $29.08 to $41.90 per hour