Fitness Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.

We currently have a vacancy for a Fitness Specialist to work a Per Diem schedule.

Fitness Specialists keep our community moving!

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference to impact the lives and overall well-being of the elderly community?

In our community, our Fitness Specialists get to :

• Work 1 on 1 to help residents meet individual fitness goals
• Impact the physical, emotional and social well-being of residents
• Have flexibility of managing their own schedules
• Develop new program ideas to raise engagement of staying active

This position has been designed to have a lot of flexibility. It has the opportunity for you to reach out to residents, sign them up to the fit program and schedule them into your own caseload.

Some Job Responsibilities as a Fitness Specialist include but not limited to the following :

• Design and implement individualized exercise programs based on the individual’s 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.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications : Hold a bachelor’s 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 / client’s, family and visitors.

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!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.

Keywords : Exercise Specialist, Fitness Specialist, Exercise Science, Fitness, Wellness, Personal Trainer