Fitness Specialist - Marion, IN

FOX Rehabilitation; Marion (IN); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 34 440; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a part‑time Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults in a Senior Living Community in Marion, IN. The role focuses on fall prevention, functional fitness, and building a wellness program across residents.

You will conduct group classes and 1:1/partner sessions, with opportunities to expand caseload and hours. Travel between communities may be required; CPR and CPT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology or CPT certification.
• Comfortable working in a Senior Living Community and delivering evidence-based fitness programming for older adults.

Responsabilités

• Lead group fitness classes and 1:1/partner training within a Senior Living Community.
• Collaborate with therapy team to refer residents to wellness services.
• Educate residents and families on wellness program benefits and participation.
• Travel to patient residences for house-call sessions as needed.

Connaissances

Group exercise

Personal training

Fall prevention

Seniors communication

Formation

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

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Overview

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Marion, IN. 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 2 h ou rs 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

Wednesday class from 10.20 - 10.50 am

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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

Contact FOX Now!

Noel Styer

Talent Acquisition Specialist

[e-mail]

609-690-1589

You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!

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