Fitness Specialist

About the role

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in East Lansing, MI. We are currently seeking a Fitness Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Work 1 on 1 to help residents meet individual fitness goals
• Affect the physical, emotional and social well-being of residents
• Have flexibility of managing your own schedules
• Develop new program ideas to raise engagement of staying active
• Design and implement individualized exercise programs based on the individuals goals, medical history and overall wellbeing
• Assess goals and review exercise programs, as necessary
• Schedule and manage your own caseload of residents to achieve maximum efficiency during assigned shift
• Complete and update paperwork as clients onboard
• Design and implement group exercise classes based on the groups ability levels
• Present and evaluate new fitness/wellness programs to maximize wellness throughout Burcham Hills
• Communicate with care staff, managers, therapists, physicians / physician assistants and family members to ensure quality of care
• Maintain proper documentation of sessions for billing purposes

Requirements

• Hold a bachelors or higher in an Exercise related field, preferred
• Personal Training Certification from an accredited program is required if Fitness Specialist does not have the above credentials
• At least two years experience in fitness programs as a trainer, instructor or equivalent educational/training experience preferred
• At least two-years experience instructing the elderly population in fitness programs, preferred
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect and courtesy in dealing with resident/clients, family and visitors

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English

Perks Outside of the Paycheck

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if Full Time
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace
• EEO & E-verify employer