Fitness Specialist Sub/Group Fitness Instructor for Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care; Catonsville, Towson (MD, MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through fitness! As a Per Diem Fitness Specialist, you will lead engaging exercise classes tailored for residents in a Senior Living Community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a caring team and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on personal growth, you will have access to training and scholarship opportunities, ensuring your professional development. If you are passionate about fitness and eager to contribute to a positive community, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Scholarship Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Certification in fitness instruction from an accredited organization is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes for senior residents focusing on fitness.
• Develop classes to enhance fitness levels for a senior population.

Skills

Group Exercise Leadership

Flexibility Training

Cardio Training

Strength Training

Balancing Exercises

Standing Exercises

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science

Certification as a Fitness Instructor

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in a Senior Living Community (Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Facilities) in the Catonsville area.

Must be available Mondays for a Stretch Class from 10:30am-11:30am.

As a member of our Senior Living Team, you will be an integral component of a continuum of care.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.

Fitness Specialist Benefits:

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Fitness Specialist Responsibilities:

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing and standing exercises.
• Develop fitness classes which are designed to develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.

Qualifications for a Fitness Specialist:

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise/fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA or SFA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist, preferably in a senior services setting.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.