Senior Living Fitness Leader: Land & Water Classes

SilverCrest; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Summit Place Senior Campus, a SilverCrest Community, in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Fitness Leader to run personal training and group classes for residents in the gym and pool. You will be the wellness expert, designing programs to help residents manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, recover strength, and stay active with familiar faces.

You will lead land and water sessions, tailor plans for various abilities, and work closely with nursing, therapy, and life enrichment teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, AEA, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic training are a plus.
• Experience leading both personal training and group fitness, on land and in water.
• Experience with older adults or special populations strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead group fitness classes on land and in the water, adapting every session for a range of abilities and health conditions.
• Provide one-on-one personal training, including fitness assessments and individualized plans.
• Design programs for residents with arthritis, joint replacements, Parkinson’s, heart conditions, and other special-population needs.
• Track progress and adjust programs so residents can see and feel their improvement.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and life enrichment teams as appropriate.

Skills

CPR/AED

Water-based training

Group fitness

Older adult experience

Education

Bachelors in Exercise Science

Tools

Aquatic training

Job description

Summit Place Senior Campus, a SilverCrest Community, in Eden Prairie, MN, seeks a Fitness Leader to run personal training and group classes for residents in the gym and pool. You will be the wellness expert, designing programs to help residents manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, recover strength, and stay active with familiar faces.

You will lead land and water sessions, tailor plans for various abilities, and work closely with nursing, therapy, and life enrichment teams to support