Senior Living Wellness & Fitness Instructor

Wildewood Downs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and PTO cashout program

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Job summary

Wildewood Downs in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Fitness Assistant to support wellness programming and deliver fitness sessions aligned with campus needs. You will design and lead classes, promote safe practices, and monitor resident progress while collaborating with the Wellness Director and other staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for seniors, with a focus on physical and mental health, safety, and positive resident interactions in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Group Exercise Certification is desired.
• ACSM, ACE, AEA, or AFAA certifications are desired.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements exercise, wellness and senior health standards on campus in line with policies and regulations.
• Designs and leads fitness classes tailored to campus residents.
• Ensures safety and proper progression of residents in all classes.
• Maintains attendance records for all classes and reports progress to the Wellness Director.
• Coordinates wellness and exercise opportunities with community partners and campus staff as needed.
• Educates participants on self-protection from infectious diseases and promotes safety measures.
• Communicates changes in resident conditions to the Wellness Director and other staff.

Skills

Wellness programming

Fitness class instruction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Group Exercise Certification

ACSM/ACE/AFAA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Wildewood Downs in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Fitness Assistant to support wellness programming and deliver fitness sessions aligned with campus needs. You will design and lead classes, promote safe practices, and monitor resident progress while collaborating with the Wellness Director and other staff.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for seniors, with a focus on physical and mental health, safety, and positive resident interactions in a team-oriented environment.