Fitness Trainer

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is hiring a Fitness Trainer to motivate participants and drive wellness programs. You will coordinate events, design individual and group workouts, and ensure safety while keeping current with industry trends.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, ACE/ACSM certification, CPR/AED, and possibly additional state certifications. This is a full-time on-site position with strong benefits and a focus on senior living wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field required.
• ACE or ACSM certification required; must enroll by month 6 if not yet certified and complete within 1 year.
• AEA certification may be required as needed.
• CPR and AED certifications required.
• Additional state certifications (Lifeguard, Pool Operator, First Aid) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage participants to reach their fitness and wellbeing goals.
• Coordinate all events of the fitness and recreational programs.
• Initiate and implement individual and group exercise programs.
• Maintain safety standards and update programming to reflect industry trends.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the fitness program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

ACE or ACSM certification

AEA certification as needed

CPR and AED certifications

State requirements: Lifeguard, Pool Operator, First Aid

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus! 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

• 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.

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Pay Range

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