Wellness Instructor

SUN CITY LINCOLN HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOC CA NONPROFT MUTUAL BNFT CORP; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Sun City Lincoln Hills is seeking a Wellness Instructor to lead diverse wellness and fitness classes, helping residents stay active, connected, and enriched. The role requires planning, delivering, and updating class formats while upholding WellFit standards.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to create welcoming, safe environments for participants of all ages. This is an on-site role with team collaboration and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current wellness-related certification from a recognized organization or a degree in a related field.
• Current First Aid certification or equivalent.
• Current Adult CPR/AED certification or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience leading wellness, fitness, or group exercise programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned wellness and fitness classes in a safe, positive, and engaging environment.
• Create, update, and implement class structures using accepted wellness and fitness techniques.
• Provide instruction across a variety of wellness formats, including physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and other areas of wellness.
• Educate participants on proper class components, including warmup, exercise techniques, flexibility, cooldown, and overall wellness concepts.
• Welcome residents, conduct signins, and provide outstanding customer service.
• Arrive before classes to prepare the space and greet participants.
• Set up, maintain, and clean equipment and classroom areas.
• Maintain required specialty certifications for classes taught, such as yoga, Arthritis, Diabetes, or other wellness-based programs.
• Participate in continuing education, department meetings, promotions, and special events as needed.
• Deliver class announcements and communicate important information to participants.
• Arrange qualified substitute instructors when unable to teach.
• Maintain attendance participation requirements for assigned classes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Experience leading wellness programs

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wellness-related certification or related degree

First Aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Job description

Make a Difference Through Wellness

Sun City Lincoln Hills is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Wellness Instructor to lead fitness and wellness classes that inspire residents to stay active, connected, and enriched. This role is ideal for a positive, organized, and customer-focused individual who enjoys creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable wellness experiences.

Sun City Lincoln Hills is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Wellness Instructor to lead fitness and wellness classes that inspire residents to stay active, connected, and enriched. This role is ideal for a positive, organized, and customer-focused individual who enjoys creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable wellness experiences. The Wellness Instructor will plan, prepare, and deliver a variety of wellness and fitness classes while supporting the mission and service standards of the Sun City Lincoln Hills WellFit Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned wellness and fitness classes in a safe, positive, and engaging environment.
• Create, update, and implement class structures using accepted wellness and fitness techniques.
• Provide instruction across a variety of wellness formats, including physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and other areas of wellness.
• Educate participants on proper class components, including warmup, exercise techniques, flexibility, cooldown, and overall wellness concepts.
• Welcome residents, conduct signins, and provide outstanding customer service.
• Arrive before classes to prepare the space and greet participants.
• Set up, maintain, and clean equipment and classroom areas.
• Maintain required specialty certifications for classes taught, such as yoga, Arthritis, Diabetes, or other wellness-based programs.

• Participate in continuing education, department meetings, promotions, and special events as needed.
• Deliver class announcements and communicate important information to participants.
• Arrange qualified substitute instructors when unable to teach.
• Maintain attendance participation requirements for assigned classes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current wellnessrelated certification from a recognized organization or a degree in a related field.
• Current First Aid certification or equivalent.
• Current Adult CPR/AED certification or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience leading wellness, fitness, or group exercise programs preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional, dependable, and customerservice oriented.
• Confident leading groups and building trust with participants.
• Motivating, punctual, and detail focused.
• Positive, approachable, and able to create welcoming class environments.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism.
• Committed to ethical conduct, accountability, and exceptional service.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and team members through verbal, written, telephone, and computerbased communication.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, grasp, push, pull, and move throughout the day.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including aquatic environments with exposure to humidity and pool chemicals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to remain focused and effective while managing interruptions and changing priorities.

Benefits Overview

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes access to a robust Employee Assistance Program through NexGen EAP, providing counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more. Employees can participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan after 30 days, with employer matching up to 4% beginning after one year. Additional benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, up to nine paid company holidays per year (based on schedule), and sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions (including those defined under state or local law), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodation related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and work authorization verification.