Fitness Trainer, FT

John Knox Village; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking a dedicated Fitness Professional to coach residents in strength, mobility, balance and functional movement through group, semi-private and personal training. You will support wellness across two fitness centers and multiple activity options, delivering evidence-based programs in a senior living setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, emphasize fall prevention, independence, and overall quality of life, and contribute to a vibrant wellness culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field, or 4+ years equivalent experience.
• National fitness certification: ACE, NASM, ACSM, or NSCA required.
• Group fitness certification: ACE Group Fitness, AFAA GFI, or ACSM GEI or equivalent preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current) required.
• Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance.
• Senior-specific fitness certification preferred.
• Ability to instruct pickleball, basketball, or other recreational activities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial orientations for new members.
• Collect health history questionnaires, release forms, and physician consent forms.
• Conduct fitness assessments and create individualized fitness plans based on member goals; reassess as needed.
• Develop positive rapport with fitness center members to support engagement.
• Lead senior-appropriate fitness classes (floor, chair and/or water) and monitor safety.
• Provide semi-personal or personal training to members.
• Ensure proper use and safety of exercise equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe exercise areas and equipment.
• Promote fitness center challenges and education opportunities.
• Utilize Flip app and other fitness apps to support programming.

Skills

MS Office basics

Task management

Analytical reading

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Windows OS basics

Fitness equipment knowledge

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $27 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

$1000 HIRING INCENTIVE!! (Ask a Recruiter if you Qualify)

Note: Hiring Incentives and other programs are subject to change without notice. HR will maintain information regarding program details and eligibility.

Full-Time
Monday-Friday
7:30a-4p

Pay rate based upon related experience

John Knox Village is seeking a purpose-driven, energetic, and compassionate Fitness Professional to join our thriving fitness team. In this role, you’ll go beyond traditional training—you’ll serve as a coach, motivator, and movement specialist, helping residents improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall quality of life through evidence-based, client-centered programming.

As part of our vibrant senior living community, you’ll build meaningful, long-term relationships with residents, supporting their wellness journey over time—not just through one-off sessions. You’ll deliver a blend of personal training, small group training, and group exercise, with a strong focus on functional movement, fall prevention, and independence preservation.

Our Fitness Professionals work in a collaborative environment, contributing to a holistic approach to wellness that supports longevity, mobility, and lifelong vitality.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across our extensive amenities, including two fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, group exercise studios, pickleball courts, and a full gymnasium—creating engaging, safe, and results-driven experiences for residents of all ability levels.

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JOB SUMMARY

Support fitness program members in reaching fitness goals through delivering safe, effective and motivating fitness programs in a variety of fitness settings including group fitness classes (land and/or water depending on certifications and experience), fitness equipment located in the fitness centers, recreational opportunities and/or personal training. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide initial orientations for new members.
• Collect health history questionnaires, release forms, and physician consent forms (if meets criteria for needing a physician consent form) from members.
• Conduct fitness assessments and create individualized fitness plans based on fitness center member goals. Reassesses individuals at intervals determined by fitness manager.
• Develop positive rapport with fitness center members to support engagement in fitness programming.
• Lead senior-appropriate fitness classes (floor, chair and/or water), adapting as appropriate for varying abilities and mobility levels, demonstrating proper exercise techniques and monitoring participant safety at all times.
• Provide semi-personal or personal training to members to contribute to their overall well-being
• Ensure all participants are properly trained in the use of the facility’s exercise equipment.
• Responsible for making sure that the exercise area and equipment are safe and clean.
• Actively participate in and promote fitness center challenges, fitness education opportunities and other fitness center activities.
• Fully utilize the Fliip app and other fitness apps to support Village fitness programming.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handle stress well and get along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Science, Health & Wellness, Physical Education, Recreation Management or four (4)+ years of equivalent experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• National fitness certification: ACE, NASM, ACSM, or NSCA required.
• Group fitness certification: ACE Group Fitness, AFAA GFI, or ACSM GEI or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Personal Trainer: ACE CPT, NASM CPT, ACSM CPT, or NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or equivalent required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date and prior to personal training.
• If teaching an aquatic class, Aquatic Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE, AEA, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Certification or related and/or Lifeguard Certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date and prior to teaching aquatic classes
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (current) required.
• Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance required.
• Senior-specific fitness certification (SilverSneakers, Functional Aging Institute) preferred.
• Ability to instruct pickleball, basketball, or other recreational activities a plus.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience in Fitness, Therapy or related field required.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of exercise programs and fitness equipment required.
• Experience in directing exercise programs preferred.
• Experience in directing exercise programs for senior adults is preferred.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided.
• Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity with or without correction to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• The associate will stoop by bending spine at the waist downward and forward; kneeling on the knee to come to a rest; climb stairs and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; and crouching downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• The associate will reach hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; push forward, downward or outward; and lift objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position.
• The associate will walk to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• The associate will finger with whole hand or arm such as picking, pinching or typing; grasp by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and feel attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• The associate will talk to expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; and hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Receives supervision from Fitness Manager. Supervision given is none.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Knowledge of a variety of exercise programs and equipment

1 year:

1 year:

Experience in Fitness, Therapy or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Fitness Certification

CPR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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