Fitness Specialist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes for residents in Senior Living Communities in Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas.

This substitute role works as needed in a supportive, values-driven team environment. Qualifications include a Fitness Instructor certification, a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field, and at least one year of experience, with EMR skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor through an accredited national organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist, preferably with seniors.
• Solid computer skills; prior EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for residents, focusing on flexibility, cardio, strength, balance and standing exercises.
• Develop fitness classes to promote positive fitness levels for seniors.

Education

Certification as Fitness Instructor (ACSM/NSCA/ACE/IDEA/SFA)

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in a Senior Living Community (Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Facilities) in Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas . As a member of our Senior Living Team, you will be an integral component of a continuum of care.

This will be a substitute role, filling in as needed.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.

Fitness Specialist Benefits:

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Fitness Specialist Benefits Responsibilities:

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing and standing exercises.
• Develop fitness classes which are designed to develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.

Qualifications for a Fitness Specialist:

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise/fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA or SFA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist, preferably in a senior services setting.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications:

$48-$50 per hour

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.