About this Fitness Specialist role at Erickson Senior Living
Location:
Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior LivingHelp residents stay active, healthy, and engaged while making a meaningful difference every day. We are seeking a passionate Fitness Specialist to join our senior living community. In this role, you will assess residents' fitness levels, monitor progress, and develop personalized fitness and wellness programs that support individual goals and abilities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about promoting healthy aging, fostering motivation, and creating a positive exercise experience for older adults. Strong water aerobics instruction skills are strongly preferred, as aquatic fitness programming plays an important role in our residents' overall wellness and active lifestyle. Join a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life through fitness, wellness, and exceptional resident-centered care.
*PT 12hrs. a week*
What we offer
- Flexible schedule
- A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and value.
- 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
- Free Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
- 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
- Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
- Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience
How you will make an impact
- Performing fitness assessments which include vital signs.
- Prescribing an appropriate exercise program, including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training.
- Educating and evaluating members on proper exercise techniques.
- Assisting with coordination and implementation of Wellness programs.
- Maintaining a clean and safe fitness area for members.
- Building strong relationships with residents and staff, encouraging them to be physically active.
What you will need
- Water Aerobics Experience strongly preferred
- Minimum of 1-year related work experience
- Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.
- Personal Training Experience preferred
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
