Senior Living Fitness Coach — Group & Personal Training

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Fitness Trainer to motivate seniors, coordinate fitness events, and implement personalized and group exercise programs. You will ensure safety and drive quality improvements, updating activities to current industry trends.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, 2+ years in senior living fitness, ACE/ACSM and AEA certifications, plus CPR/AED. Additional state certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, allied health sciences, or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience in personal training or group fitness in a senior living setting
• ACE or ACSM certification (or enrolled by month 6 and completed within 12 months)
• AEA certification (or enrolled by month 6 and completed within 12 months)
• CPR and AED certifications
• Additional state-required certifications (Lifeguard/Pool Operator/First Aid) as applicable

Responsibilities

• Motivate participants to reach fitness and wellbeing goals
• Coordinate events for fitness and recreation programs
• Initiate and implement individual and group exercise programs
• Maintain safety standards during activities
• Update programming to stay current with industry trends
• Manage quality improvement for fitness offerings

Skills

Personal training

Group fitness

Safety standards

Participant motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Tools

ACE/ACSM certification

AEA certification

CPR/AED certification

State certifications (Lifeguard/Pool Operator/First Aid)

Job description

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Fitness Trainer to motivate seniors, coordinate fitness events, and implement personalized and group exercise programs. You will ensure safety and drive quality improvements, updating activities to current industry trends.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, 2+ years in senior living fitness, ACE/ACSM and AEA certifications, plus CPR/AED. Additional state certifications may be required.