Fitness Instructor-per diem

In this role, the Fitness Instructor will:

• Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times to meet the interest and needs of residents. Programming will include purpose based and functional fitness classes as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to senior living communities.
• Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
• Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym, other fitness machines in the fitness center.
• Work under the direction of the Fitness Coordinator and Resident Life Director to determine the most appropriate classes to offer to residents.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required), preferably in a related field such as physical therapy,
  exercise physiology, gerontology.
• Experience teaching fitness/wellness classes to senior adults.
• Specialty certificate highly desired such as personal trainer, Tai Chai, or Arthritis Foundation
  aquatic certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are preferred and must be kept current.
• Experience working with senior adults or equivalent knowledge and experience in the long-term care and health care industry required.
• Two years' experience in direct fitness programming required; experience in a senior adult setting
  highly desirable.
• Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

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Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.