Fitness Specialist - Beaver Falls, PA

FOX Rehabilitation; Patterson Heights (PA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Interdisciplinary team

Travel between communities

Descrizione del lavoro

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a part-time Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Beaver Falls, PA. The role involves delivering evidence-based fitness programming through group classes, 1:1, and partner training sessions within the community.

You will collaborate with FOX therapy professionals, educate residents and families on wellness benefits, and travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed

Competenze

• Must have experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive wellness setting.
• Willingness to obtain CPT certification if not already certified.
• Comfortable presenting and educating residents and families on wellness program benefits.

Mansioni

• Grow the wellness program and increase group class participation.
• Drive engagement to build 1:1 and partner training client base.
• Collaborate with FOX therapy team to referrals and transitions from rehab.
• Travel to patient residences for house calls and expand into additional communities.

Conoscenze

Experience with older adults

Travel between communities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology / Exercise Physiology

CPT certification (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Email/Teams communication tools

Descrizione del lavoro

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in

Beaver Falls, PA.

This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science graduate, or certified fitness professional passionate about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors.

About this role

This is a part-time position (approximately 6-8 ho urs per week ) with a clear path to grow your caseload and hours. You will serve as the primary wellness professional embedded within a Senior Living Community, delivering evidence-based fitness programming to older adults through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions.

Current Schedule

Exercise Classes at Celebration Villa on Tues/Thur at 2:00p, and Wednesday's at 1:30p

What you'll do

Grow the wellness programDrive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base. Growth is fueled by your relationship-building efforts and reinforced by referrals from FOX's skilled therapy team as patients transition out of rehabilitation.

Collaborate with a therapy team

Work alongside FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists at the Senior Living Community. Build trust with clinicians who refer patients to wellness, a direct pipeline that supports your schedule growth.Educate and connectConfidently communicate the benefits of wellness programming to residents, family members, and power-of-attorney contacts to increase participation and program awareness.

Expand your reach

Travel to patient residences for house call sessions and expand into additional communities as your territory grows.

Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand client and senior living community engagement, because they’ve lived it.

Why fitness specialists love working with FOX

• Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
• Potential telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
• Opportunity to autonomously drive growth of FOX Wellness and be the SLC’s “go to” for all things Wellness
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
• Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
• A culture that invests in your growth and values provider-driven decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology;
• OR
• Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA preferred);
• OR
• prior fitness training experience with willingness to obtain CPT certification
• Experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness-focused setting
• Comfortable presenting and educating residents and families on wellness program benefits
• Ability to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; responsive to email, Teams, text, and phone
• Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling

Physical Requirements

The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The strength classification for this position is medium , defined as: Exerting 25–50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)

Exerting 10–25 lbs. of force frequently (up to 2/3 of the time)

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force constantly

Additional physical requirements include:Ability to perform CPR

Moderate to maximum assists with patient transfers and bed mobility

Able to reposition a bed-bound patient independently

Required to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs

Stand for extended periods of time

Prolonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretching

Perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities

Extensive walking throughout the shift

Fit to drive (required for House Calls setting)

Regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms

FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.