What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Specialist/Personal Trainer position at Burcham Hills Retirement Community?
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 Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer to work a Per Diem schedule.
Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer's 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 Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainers 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 Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer include but not limited to the following :
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 Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer 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 :
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.
Drug-free workplace.
EEO & E-verify employer.
Keywords : Exercise Specialist, Fitness Specialist, Exercise Science, Fitness, Wellness, Personal Trainer
