Fitness Instructor - Senior Living Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Boynton Beach, FL (Job ID 732597)

Description

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living ranks prominently among the 5 largest senior housing providers in the US, and is nationally renowned for designing, developing, marketing, and operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxury senior-living communities.  With over 250 communities in nearly 40states, and 15,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living, with multiple national brands, is one the largest and fastest growing senior living companies in the United States. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Discovery continues its rapid growth trajectory to lead the industry in providing desirable communities and exceptional lifestyle and value for our residents all while retaining our family-first culture. We're a 30-year-old innovative company with rich history of delivering exceptional service and quality care in desirable, enriching residential environments.

Discovery Senior Living is hiring for a Fitness Instructor at our luxury community at Boynton Beach.

The Fitness Instructor will oversee the FitCamp program for the community.  Responsible for creating an interactive and engaging fitness and wellness experience for residents. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implement wellness programs to include various levels of resident capabilities and interests and ensuring that all dimensions of wellness are incorporated.
• Teaches residents the correct use of the HUR equipment (using smart card technology) aerobic equipment, balance exercises as well as the Fitcamp stretches.
• Understands correct steps and member feedback for the balance training.
• Provides each member with a customized workout.
• Guides residents through 1st, 2nd, and 3rd exercise sessions as outlined in the Fitness Coach training.
• Instructs residents about resistance exercise protocols, as well as completing the procedure for individually setting the appropriate load for the residents during the orientation workout.
• Trains residents to use the proper stretching technique.
• Provides ongoing coaching of residents during workout routine to ensure safety, proper positioning and technique and promote continued progress in strength, balance and endurance.
• Plans and carriers out educational activities to support fitness programs.
• Administers resident satisfaction surveys per guidelines.
• Monitors resident participation and contacts them if attendance wanes.
• Participates in marketing events.
• Manages resident concerns or questions related to the program.
• Provide operations summary report to Executive Director on a monthly basis.
• Participates in ongoing fitness and wellness learning programs.
• Provides ongoing guidance for residents with regard to their fitness goals and use of equipment.
• Reviews resident comparison reports and provides feedback based on results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certified Personal Trainer by governing body.
• Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Three to five years' experience in strength training, aerobic exercise, balance and stretching.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V