Fitness Assistant

At Residences at Vantage Point, caring for people is our passion. We believe in serving the needs and wants of older adults - caring for them just as we'd care for a member of our own family.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive hourly rate or base salary, with an excellent benefits package after 60 days of employment. This includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

403(b) retirement plan with a company match

Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation program

If this sounds like the type of place you'd like to work, we'd like to hear from you. For career information call 410-964-5454. To submit your resume, please email vphr@vantagepointresidences.org. Your career awaits at Residences at Vantage Point.

Fitness Assistant

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt, hourly, full-time, 30 hours or more per week

REPORTS TO: Community Life Director & Fitness Coordinator

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Fitness Coordinator and/or the Director of Community Life the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the fitness programs and supervised exercise sessions within the community.

Primary Job Duties

• Implement and coordinate a fitness and wellness program.
• Evaluate and assess the needs and physical capabilities of each resident.
• Formulate and implement a program of exercise suited to each individual.
• Lead a variety of challenging and safe group exercise classes.
• Lead exercise programs and monitor individuals as they use exercise equipment.
• Conduct assessment, initial and ongoing, of residents and guide their participation in exercise programs and initiatives.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the fitness equipment.
  
  

Vantage Point Hospitality Promises

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, or health promotion preferred. High school education with experience in geriatrics and fitness.
• One year experience in a fitness or physical therapy program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Experience working with the aging population.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to plan and assume a leadership role of fitness and wellness programs.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing programs.
• Must possess an interest in keeping aging population active.
• Must possess patience and understanding of the aging population.
  
  

Salary Range: $18.00/hr - $20.00/hr