Group Exercise Instructor

About the role

AES Therapy & Fitness is a wellness, rehabilitation, and fitness center designed for seniors. As a Group Exercise Instructor you will lead classes for 2‑10 seniors at a time, ranging from seated to standing formats. You will work with residents of two Alameda assisted‑living facilities as well as community members, using a bank of proven class structures while also having the flexibility to introduce new formats you are comfortable leading.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes for seniors, adapting intensity and format to individual abilities.
• Conduct classes ranging from seated to standing exercises.
• Utilize existing class structures and modify them as needed to suit participants.
• Communicate clearly with elderly and hard‑of‑hearing residents.
• Work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science or accredited group fitness certification (preferred).
• Minimum of 6 months experience (or equivalent education) (preferred).
• Ability to speak English clearly to elderly and hard‑of‑hearing residents.
• Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.

Employment requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• TB clearance.
• Current COVID‑19 vaccinations.
• Fingerprint clearance from FBI and DOJ (per state regulations; employer covers cost).

Pay

$18.80‑$20.80 per hour (varies based on active class time).

Schedule

Part‑time; Fridays and Saturdays, either 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance (full‑time only)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Accidental injury coverage
• Identity theft protection
• Pre‑paid legal services
• $1 employee meals