Fitness Specialist - Janesville, WI

CXQX Fox Rehabilitation Services WI LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-home and senior living practice

Telehealth/virtual care options

Autonomy to grow FOX Wellness

Interdisciplinary team

Leadership development support

Job summary

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a part-time Wellness Specialist to deliver evidence-based fitness programs for older adults within Senior Living Communities. You will lead group classes, 1:1 and partner training, and collaborate with a therapy team to drive referrals and program adoption.

Travel to patient residences for house calls, expand into new communities, and educate residents and families on wellness benefits. CPR certified and CPT-ready professionals encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based fitness programming to older adults through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions
• Grow engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base
• Collaborate with FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists at the Senior Living Community
• Educate residents, families, and power-of-attorney contacts about wellness benefits
• Travel to patient residences for house call sessions and expand into additional communities as the territory grows

Skills

Older adults experience

Wellness program development

Relationship building

CPR certification

Education

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

Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM/NSCA/NASM/ACE/ISSA) or willingness to obtain CPT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this role

This is a part-time position (approximately 10 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.

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 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. FOX is a high-growth, entrepreneurial private practice of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and exercise physiologists. FOX was built on the strong clinical foundation of Geriatric House Calls, and has stayed true to its mission of rehabilitating lives by believing in the strength of people. FOX provides evidence-based rehabilitation services in the acute, post-acute, home, senior living community and outpatient settings. Our clinicians provide clinically excellent care and are given the autonomy they need to help clients to achieve what they once thought impossible. Within FOX, our culture is one of respect and hard work. Our private practice is built around support systems to give clinicians the tools they need to succeed while achieving clinical excellence and professional fulfillment. Every employee is equally important to the success of FOX; it is this philosophy and culture that create a supportive atmosphere where employees are valued.