Fitness Specialist

Burcham Hills Foundation; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee meals

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Burcham Hills Foundation is looking for a Fitness Specialist to create and implement exercise programs for our residents in East Lansing, MI. This part-time position allows flexibility while helping seniors maintain their health.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field or equivalent certification, with at least two years of experience in fitness programs. Join our team in a supportive, resort-like environment!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related field preferred.
• Personal Training Certification required if no degree is held.
• At least two years of experience in fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized exercise programs.
• Assess and review exercise programs as needed.
• Manage own caseload of residents efficiently.

Skills

Personal Training Certification

Experience with the elderly

Communication skills

Program design

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field

Job description

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Fitness Specialist to work a part‑time schedule.

About the Role

Fitness Specialists help residents remain active and healthy. The position is fully part‑time and offers flexibility, allowing you to design and deliver individualized programs while managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized exercise programs based on residents’ goals, medical history, and overall well‑being.
• Assess goals and review exercise programs, as necessary.
• Schedule and manage your own caseload of residents to achieve maximum efficiency during assigned shift.
• Complete and update paperwork when clients onboard.
• Design and implement group exercise classes based on groups’ ability levels.
• Present and evaluate new fitness/wellness programs to maximize wellness throughout Burcham Hills.
• Communicate with care staff, managers, therapists, physicians / physician assistants, and family members to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain proper documentation of sessions for billing purposes.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an exercise‑related field (preferred).
• Personal Training Certification from an accredited program is required if a bachelor’s degree is not held.
• At least two years of experience in fitness programs as a trainer, instructor, or equivalent (preferred).
• At least two years of experience instructing the elderly population (preferred).
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect, and courtesy when dealing with residents, family, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.

Benefits & Perks

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality‑driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open‑door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if full time
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort‑like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Additional Information

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status, including MMR, chickenpox, hepatitis, flu and COVID‑19 vaccine status.

Drug‑free workplace.

EEO & E‑verify employer.