Fitness Instructor

About the role

Provide personal training services to residents.
Lead group land and aquatic fitness classes, as assigned.
Conduct fitness assessments of residents.
Document resident attendance and individual fitness progress data.
Review and update with residents their individual training plans.
Provide resident engagement as allowed within the scope of the position.
Assist Fitness Manager in developing and implementing individual and group fitness sessions.
Create and execute activity and fitness programs for varied levels of physical abilities and interests.
Provide orientation for effective use fitness equipment.
Promote resident involvement in overall wellness programming by communicating events and actively participate in the events.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training services to residents.
• Lead group land and aquatic fitness classes, as assigned.
• Conduct fitness assessments of residents.
• Document resident attendance and individual fitness progress data.
• Review and update with residents their individual training plans.
• Provide resident engagement as allowed within the scope of the position.
• Assist Fitness Manager in developing and implementing individual and group fitness sessions.
• Create and execute activity and fitness programs for varied levels of physical abilities and interests.
• Provide orientation for effective use fitness equipment.
• Promote resident involvement in overall wellness programming by communicating events and actively participate in the events.

Requirements

• Ace in exercise science or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to three years of fitness experience.
• Accredited certification in personal training required. (ACE, ACSM, AEA, AFAA, or NASM).
• Current CPR certification.
• Aqua certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for fitness and wellness.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.

Skills

• Personal training certification.
• Group fitness leadership.
• Resident engagement.
• Event planning and execution.
• Physical assessment and documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

$20.35 - $27.98 per hour + benefits.

Schedule

Variety of shifts available to accommodate your lifestyle.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and serves over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lifespace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.