Fitness Specialist

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement match

PTO rollover up to 360 hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Nonprofit stability

Job summary

RiverMead in Peterborough, NH is seeking a dedicated Fitness Specialist to join our Resident Enrichment team. You will provide fitness orientations, assessments, and group instruction for residents from fully active to frail, as well as employees and guest members.

Whether coming from a personal training, athletic, healthcare, or senior wellness background, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career helping older adults stay strong, safe, and engaged.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• NCCA-accredited Personal Fitness Training certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with aging/elderly populations.
• Strong communication with diverse individuals.
• Foundational knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fitness Manager with daily Fitness Center operations, ensuring safety standards.
• Conduct fitness orientations, health-history interviews, equipment safety reviews, and technique instruction.
• Perform fitness assessments and follow-up consultations; document progress for fall prevention and evidence-based programs.
• Educate and motivate residents on fitness and health topics.
• Monitor equipment and maintain records; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Support development of monthly fitness program calendars and monitor Community App fitness modules.
• Protect confidentiality under HIPAA and refer to healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Assist with on-/off-site recreation outings, including driving RiverMead buses.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver an exceptional wellness experience.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction

Education

NCCA-certified personal trainer

Job description

Fitness Specialist
Full-Time | Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Are you passionate about helping others live healthier, more active lives? RiverMead, a premier not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Fitness Specialist to join our Resident Enrichment team.

In this role, you'll provide fitness orientations, assessments, and group exercise instruction for residents ranging from fully active to frail, as well as employees and guest members. Whether you're coming from a personal training, athletic, healthcare, or senior wellness background, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career helping older adults stay strong, safe, and engaged.

At RiverMead, you're not just joining a fitness center, you're joining a community that values compassion, respect, teamwork, and excellence.

What You'll Do

As a Fitness Specialist, you will:

• Assist the Fitness Manager with daily operations of the Fitness Center, pool, and Village Fitness Room, ensuring safety standards and policies are met
• Conduct fitness center orientations, including health-history interviews, equipment safety reviews, and safe exercise technique instruction
• Perform fitness assessments and follow-up consultations, documenting progress for evidence-based programs such as fall prevention
• Educate and motivate residents on fitness and health-related topics
• Monitor equipment daily to ensure safe working order, and maintain equipment records and coordinate repairs
• Monitor the Community App fitness modules and assist with development of monthly fitness program calendars
• Protect resident, employee, and guest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, referring to healthcare professionals when appropriate
• Assist with on- and off-site recreation outings, including driving RiverMead vehicles (including 14-passenger buses) to transport residents
• Work collaboratively with the Fitness Manager and broader Resident Enrichment team to deliver an exceptional wellness experience

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• NCCA-accredited Personal Fitness Training certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the aging/elderly population
• Strong communication skills with individuals of all ages and backgrounds
• Foundational knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Pay & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team members with competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, including:

• Competitive pay
• 6% employer retirement match
• Generous paid time off with up to 360 hours rollover
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Long-term stability with a respected nonprofit organization
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Why Choose RiverMead?

RiverMead is a mission-driven senior living community dedicated to enriching lives through wellness, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections. Our Fitness Specialists play a vital role in helping residents stay active, safe, and engaged at every stage of life.