Geriatric Fitness Specialist (Part-Time)

Erickson Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

PTO plans and company paid volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

Onsite medical centers

30% discount on food and drinks

Education assistance and certification reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A national senior living provider is seeking a part-time Geriatric Fitness Specialist in Dallas, Texas. This role includes assessing residents’ fitness and developing personalized exercise programs while ensuring a safe fitness environment. Candidates should have at least a year's experience, CPR certification, and preferably a background in personal training. Join a vibrant team that prioritizes resident health and wellness with competitive pay and many growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.
• Personal Training Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitness assessments including vital signs.
• Prescribe exercise programs for flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training.
• Educate and evaluate members on proper exercise techniques.
• Assist with Wellness program coordination and implementation.
• Maintain a clean and safe fitness area.

Skills

Fitness assessments

Exercise program prescription

Educating on exercise techniques

Building relationships with residents

Job description

Geriatric Fitness Specialist (Part-Time)

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living (North Dallas, Texas).

Join our team as a Fitness Specialist to assess, monitor, and develop individual fitness programs for residents.

What We Offer

• Culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401(k) for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Compensation

Commensurate upon experience with a range between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Perform fitness assessments which include vital signs.
• Prescribe an appropriate exercise program, including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training.
• Educate and evaluate members on proper exercise techniques.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of Wellness programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe fitness area for members.
• Build strong relationships with residents and staff, encouraging them to be physically active.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 1‑year related work experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.
• Personal Training Experience preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in this job description.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89‑acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Highland Springs helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.