PT Fitness Associate

Cascades Verdae; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, GA, seeks a dedicated Fitness Associate to implement wellness programming and lead classes tailored to campus residents. The role emphasizes safety, appropriate progression, and respectful care for residents in a luxury senior living setting.

The position is on-site, with possible in-service trainings and collaboration with the Wellness Coordinator and broader team to enhance overall resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads fitness classes tailored to campus population.
• Instructs classes or routines based on residents' health and mobility.
• Ensures the safety and proper progression of residents in all classes.
• Maintains daily attendance records for all classes and reports data to Wellness Coordinator.
• Coordinates wellness opportunities with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, and other departments.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

ACSM/ACE/AFAA certification desired

Job description

Marsh's Edge | ME - Marshs Edge
136 Marsh's Edge Ln
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522, USA

Description

At Marsh's Edge, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Marsh's Edge?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re Looking for a Fitness Associate:

As a Fitness Associate, you will be responsible for the implementation of wellness programming and delivery of wellness classes according to the specific needs / programs of the campus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Implements standards of exercise, wellness and senior health on the campus while operating the wellness components in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Designs and leads fitness based classes specific to the campus population. Instructs classes or routines based on the determined level, health and mobility of the resident in order for the resident to gain in physical / mental health or to maintain current physical or mental status.
• Ensures the safety and proper progression of residents participating in all responsible classes.
• Maintains daily attendance records for all classes and progression of residents participating in the classes instructed. Reports this data to the Wellness Coordinator.
• Coordinates wellness and exercise opportunities with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, and other departments within the campus, if needed.
• Educates fitness participants as to self-protection from infectious diseases and promotes other safety precautions.
• Communicates with the Wellness Coordinator, Administrator, other staff, or health care professionals any changes in resident conditions or abnormal behavior .
• Assists residents in transferring or ambulating as necessary to participate in wellness classes .
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent
• Certifications from ACSM, ACE, AEA, or AFAA desired.
• Certification in CPR required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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