Senior Living Fitness Instructor | PRN @ Veterans Nursing Facility

About the role

The Fitness Instructor will lead 5 group exercise classes per week and each class is 1 hour. Classes should be safe, welcoming, and appropriate for older adults with varying fitness levels and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and engaging group fitness classes for older adults
• Provide clear instruction, encouragement, and modifications as needed
• Create a positive, welcoming class environment where residents feel supported
• Promote movement, balance, strength, flexibility, and overall wellness
• Monitor residents during class and encourage safe participation
• Communicate any concerns or needs to the appropriate Benchmark or facility contact
• Bring kindness, patience, and enthusiasm to every class

Requirements

• Experience leading group fitness classes
• Comfort working with older adults and individuals with varying abilities
• Strong communication skills and a positive, encouraging approach
• Reliability and professionalism
• Able to adapt exercises to meet resident needs
• SilverSneakers certification preferred
• Current CPR certification required

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• $50 per class
• 5 classes per week
• 1-hour group class format
• A meaningful opportunity to support veterans and residents through movement and wellness
• A supportive team environment

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified