What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist position at RAPPAHANNOCK WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY, INC?
Enriching lives...... including your own!
Seeking a fitness instructor with a passion to work with elderly adults to improve their overall well-being. Work in a state-of-the-art fitness center that includes a pool in the scenic riverside town of Irvington, VA.
- 8a-4:30p Monday-Friday
- Work with a fun, caring, and hard-working team!
Responsibilities:
- Work one-on-one and in group settings with participants (Residents, Members and Employees)
- Complete fitness assessments such as flexibility, strength, balance, cardiovascular, blood pressure and heart rate; write exercise prescriptions; work with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and other professionals to get better outcomes for their patients
- Educate groups on Health and Wellness
Skills:
- Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences or related field preferred.
- Successful candidate will be dependable, enthusiastic, and energetic.
- Certification to teach land and/or water aerobics and/or personal trainer a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program
RWC supports professional development.
- We are facility members of the medical fitness association. This has many benefits as you are an associate member and able to get CEC with our membership.
- We will assist you in getting or maintaining certifications.
- We do in house training for CPR/AED, Alzheimer, and other topics.