Fitness Specialist - Clemson, Sc

Fox Rehabilitation; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Clemson, SC. This part-time role offers a path to grow your caseload across multiple communities, delivering evidence-based fitness programming through group classes and 1:1 sessions.

You will collaborate with FOX Therapists and Specialists to promote wellness, educate residents and families, and expand your reach with house call sessions and additional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology.
• 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.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; responsive to email, Teams, text, and phone.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Grow the wellness program.
• Drive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base.
• Collaborate with a therapy team (PT, OT, SLP) and refer patients to wellness.
• Educate residents, families, and power-of-attorney contacts on wellness program benefits.
• Expand reach by traveling to patient residences and new communities.

Skills

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Travel between communities

Presentation skills

Documentation & scheduling

Education

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

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams/Email/Phone communication

Job description

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

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 8 hours 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:Clemson Heritage:Tuesday 9:30 - 10:00 and Friday 9:15 - 9:45The Barclay (Dominion):Tuesday 10:15 - 11:15The Barclay (Everlan):Friday 10:00 - 11:00Dominion of Anderson:Thursday 10:00 - 11:00Legacy of Anderson:Tuesday 2:00 - 2:30

What you'll do

Grow the wellness program

Drive 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 connect

Confidently 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 constantlyAdditional physical requirements include:Ability to perform CPRModerate to maximum assists with patient transfers and bed mobilityAble to reposition a bed-bound patient independentlyRequired to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairsStand for extended periods of timeProlonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretchingPerform repetitive movements of the upper extremitiesExtensive walking throughout the shiftFit to drive (required for House Calls setting)Regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focusFrequently 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.