Fitness Trainer

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities in Cokesbury Village seeks a dedicated Fitness Trainer to motivate residents and lead engaging group and individual exercise programs with a strong emphasis on safety.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, ACE/ACSM certification, CPR/AED, and 2+ years of senior-living fitness experience. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k) and paid time off. Starting pay ranges from $20.60 to $25.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, allied health sciences, or related field.
• 2+ years of personal training or group fitness instruction in a senior living setting.
• ACE or ACSM certification (or enrolled by 6th month and completed within 1 year).
• CPR and AED certifications; state-specific certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all fitness and recreational events and programs.
• Initiate and implement individual and group exercise programs.
• Maintain safety standards and update programming to industry trends.
• Motivate participants to reach their fitness and wellbeing goals.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Personal training

Motivational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Fitness Trainer

Location: Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, US-DE-Hockessin

Category: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Fitness Trainer position.

In this role, you will be responsible for motivating and encouraging participants to reach their full potential in terms of fitness and overall wellbeing. Assists with coordinating all events of the fitness and recreational programs, including initiating and implementing individual and group exercise programs and recreational programs, maintaining standards of safety, and managing quality improvement by updating programming to stay current with industry trends.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, allied health sciences, or a related human services field
• Minimum of two years' experience in personal training or group fitness instruction within a senior living setting
• Current certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (or must be enrolled by the sixth month of employment and completed within one year of hire date)
• Current certification from the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), as needed
• Current CPR and AED certifications
• Additional certifications may be required in accordance with State laws, such as Lifeguard, Pool Operator, and First Aid

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$20.60 - $25.22 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.