What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Heron's Key?
Herons Key, is a 5 star premier life plan community located in Gig Harbor Washington. We opened in 2018 and it is a stunning community!! Our campus hosts hundreds of independent residents in beautiful apartments. As their needs change, we have assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The folks that chose to live with us, stay here for a long time! This allows you to build relationships with residents and families alike. Our campus and team is truly one of a kind.
This is a unique opportunity for a Fitness Instructor to make a big impact on the lives of older adults who desire to maintain their health & well-being within a fun and active retirement community.
Wage range is $23.00-$25.00
Full-time - Monday – Friday position, 8:00 – 4:30 pm
This is a unique opportunity for a Fitness Instructor to make a big impact on the lives of older adults who desire to maintain their health & well-being within a fun and active retirement community.
Wage range is $23.00-$25.00
Full-time - Monday – Friday position, 8:00 – 4:30 pm
We offer:
100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30 hours/week (Option to buy-up if desired). In addition, we offer a Flexible Spending account for medical and childcare reimbursements with a $500.00 rollover feature (No Rollover on childcare) AND the option to purchase Long Term disability insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403(B) plan (Eligibility on 403b – 20 hours per week) – We match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary. Matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment. Full-time employees are eligible to accrue up to 16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days. Pro-rated paid time off is available to part-time employees.
100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30 hours/week (Option to buy-up if desired). In addition, we offer a Flexible Spending account for medical and childcare reimbursements with a $500.00 rollover feature (No Rollover on childcare) AND the option to purchase Long Term disability insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403(B) plan (Eligibility on 403b – 20 hours per week) – We match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary. Matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment. Full-time employees are eligible to accrue up to 16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days. Pro-rated paid time off is available to part-time employees.
In Addition, we offer:
Employee Assistant Program (EAP) through Wellspring Family Services
Gym
Free Parking
Employee Discount Program
Beautiful walking paths around the community
Employee Assistant Program (EAP) through Wellspring Family Services
Gym
Free Parking
Employee Discount Program
Beautiful walking paths around the community
Primary Responsibilities:
Within this role, you’ll design and host fitness programming and training to engage, inspire and encourage wellness for almost 300 residents on the Heron’s Key campus.
In partnership with another fitness specialist on staff, you’ll provide fitness opportunities that align with your area of expertise. At Heron’s Key we strive to offer educational programs that focus on exercise, fall prevention techniques, weight management, stress reduction, and outdoor recreation through the provision of:
- Classes (both small and large)
- Circuit Training
- Wellness Challenges
- Neighborhood Walks
- Day Hikes
- Outdoor Games
- Yoga, Tai Chi, or Dance
- Personal Training (residents pay for this one-on-one service)
You’ll be supported by your awesome and lively teammates within the Resident Services Department, and together we’ll ensure proper room setups, equipment management, and advertising of fitness opportunities to residents.
- Identifies residents who may benefit from fitness programs.
- Assists residents and staff through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education in the areas of fitness, weight management, stress reduction, health and risk management and reducing barriers to reaching fitness goals. Process includes assessing the client's readiness to change, developing a Wellness Vision Plan, setting goals, helping client identify obstacles and developing strategies to overcome obstacles.
- Provides monthly progress reports to the Fitness Supervisor relative to the percent participation of each client group in fitness programs and one-on-one personal training.
- Leads exercise classes and maintains personal training program for participating residents and staff.
- Facilitate wellness and holistic courses to residents through group activities.
- Assists with screening and establishes baselines for residents and staff
- Identifies and documents in medical/exercise charts, problems, improvements, interests, and needs of residents in accordance with facility policies
- Works closely with the therapy contractors in assisting and/or setting up individual fitness programs for residents transitioning out of Physical Therapy. Identifies residents that could benefit from Physical Therapy.
- Maintains exercise equipment in accordance with policy and reports any concerns to the Fitness Supervisor.
- Maintains adequate supplies and reports any foreseeable shortages to Fitness Supervisor
- Assists with planning and implementation of employee wellness program incentives and events.
- Contributes to newsletters and publications when appropriate.
- Completes required in-services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- High school or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.
- Current certification in ACSM, ACE, or NSCA preferred.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in exercise program implementation. Work with older adult populations preferred.
- Experience in personal physical training.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Please contact the Human Resource Department with any questions. Heron’s Key is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $23 - $25