Senior Group Fitness Coach: Strength & Balance

Apex Park and Recreation District; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Park and Recreation District in Colorado is seeking an experienced coach to lead specialized classes for older adults focused on strength, posture, balance, and functional movement in a small weight room. You’ll create challenging, empowering experiences with modifications as needed and ensure safety for active participants who won’t accept fragility.

Ideal candidates hold a Senior Fitness or Corrective Exercise certification and CPR/First Aid, with current national Group Exercise or

Qualifications

• Certification in Senior Fitness and/or Corrective Exercise required or preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current national Group Exercise or Personal Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized classes for older adults focusing on strength, posture, balance and functional movements.
• Program safely for active adults while providing modifications as needed.
• Create empowering, challenging experiences in a small weight room.

Skills

Motivational coaching

Modify exercises

Senior-friendly programming

Education

High school diploma

Senior Fitness Certification

Corrective Exercise Certification

ACE/NASM/ACSM/NSCA certification

Job description

Apex Park and Recreation District in Colorado is seeking an experienced coach to lead specialized classes for older adults focused on strength, posture, balance, and functional movement in a small weight room. You’ll create challenging, empowering experiences with modifications as needed and ensure safety for active participants who won’t accept fragility.

Ideal candidates hold a Senior Fitness or Corrective Exercise certification and CPR/First Aid, with current national Group Exercise or