Purpose:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• 1 years’ experience working in senior living environment, and/or social activity leadership preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and related fitness equipment.
• Certification in personal training by ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM or other nationally recognized organization.
• Previous experience in supervising and instructing individuals in a fitness environment.
• Previous experience working with seniors in a senior living environment preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family, and team members.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other team members.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, document, and implement one-on-one workout programs that match the needs and goals of residents.
• Instruct residents on basic exercise physiology and inform them about important safety practices, proper form, lifting, and exercise technique demonstrating as needed.
• Provide residents with exercise recommendations to meet their desired fitness goals.
• Gather and maintain information on residents’ fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals.
• Maintain resident files per industry and state licensing standards.
• Provide safe and effective spotting techniques to residents.
• Demonstrate on-going competence in providing one-on-one personal training services to residents.
• Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures.
• Regularly inspect equipment and report any safety or maintenance needs.
• Keep personal training areas organized, clean, and inviting.
• Communicate maintenance, custodial, or security issues to appropriate SRC personnel.
• Educate participants and student staff; adhere to, and enforce, all policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with evacuation plans and assist during major emergencies.
• Assists in the implementation of scheduled resident activities as assigned by the Life Engagement Director
• Assists, plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of social events, outings, and on-site activities, to address resident social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, and to ensure a positive and stimulating living environment.
• Acts as a role model to community team members for communication and behavior management strategies, and in engaging residents in meaningful activity and social interaction