Fitness Specialist

About the role

Symbria's Well-Being program at Addoloratta Village in Wheeling, IL is seeking a full-time Fitness and Wellness Specialist to work on-site with residents, improving their overall quality of life through strategies, programs, and services designed to prolong independence. Group exercise classes and educational sessions follow guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health, and incorporate advanced AI balance assessment technology to develop customized fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to residents and staff on the benefits of Symbria's Well-Being program
• Increase program enrollment by actively promoting Symbria's services
• Act as program liaison to designated client committees
• Complete enrollment and medical screening processes for each participant according to Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards
• Schedule and conduct Risk of Fall assessments and CDC STEADI questionnaire to identify residents' current physical abilities
• Develop customized fitness programs for residents based on ACSM guidelines
• Teach and provide standardized group exercise classes and specialty programs based on current ACSM/AHA guidelines and Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards
• Work with the Symbria Rehab therapy team to coordinate the transition to and from therapy and Well-Being
• Reassess participants on a semi-annual basis and provide ongoing feedback to ensure proper interventions
• Provide appropriate instruction and orientation to participants on proper use of center equipment
• Achieve and exceed Symbria's established performance benchmarks
• Any and all duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Minimum personal trainer or group instructor certification from one of the following: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor; American Council on Exercise (ACE); or National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)
• CPR and first aid certification
• Strong communication, presentation, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficient use of technology, including video conferencing; network, laptop, and tablet devices; and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field
• Experience in teaching group exercise programs
• Experience working with older adults with demonstrated ability to improve their overall health and well-being

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)