Fitness Specialist Job Listing at Discovery At Home in Fort Myers, FL (Job ID 975519)

Description

Discovery At Home- Voted Great Place to Work 3 yrs running

With Discovery Senior Living's stability and presence in 340+ communities in nearly 40 states (and growing), We offer our Home Health team members a unique set of advantages including decreased travel & commute times with the majority of work based in Independent and Assisted Living communities, exceptional work culture, and real growth and development.

At Discovery Senior Living / Discovery At Home, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. So if you're thinking of aligning yourself with Discovery Senior Living know this: We go to great lengths to make sure ours is (and will always be) a culture that everyone can be proud of.

BENEFITS:

• Great Competitive Rates
• Flexible Schedule
• 401k with company match
• Growth Opportunities

SUMMARY:

The Fitness Specialist position is responsible for leading safe, effective and engaging fitness classes for participants of varying fitness levels for residents at Discovery Senior Living communities. This role promotes health and wellness through structured exercise programs while creating a positive and motivating environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead group exercise classes, individual exercise classes for residents at Independent Living Facilities.
• Provide modifications for different fitness levels and abilities
• Maintain a clean and organized workout space before and after classes
• Build rapport with participants to encourage regular attendance 
• Stay current with fitness trends and certifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to motivate and inspire participants 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills
• Previous experience as a group or individual fitness class instructor preferred.
• CPR certification - will train
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred.
• Current certification in group exercise instruction or as a personal trainer through an accredited organization preferred.