Fitness Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Knollwood is a Life Plan Community in upper northwest Washington, DC, serving retired military

officers and their families. Our residents gave decades of service, and our work is to help them stay

strong, active, and independent. Wellness here runs on teamwork, and the Fitness Manager sits at

the center of it.

As Fitness Manager, you lead our fitness and aquatic programs. You teach and design the classes,

run the pool safely, and build the programming that keeps residents moving. You also build and

coach your own team of instructors and aquatic staff, and you partner each week with Life

Enrichment, clinical, dining, and operations colleagues on shared wellness goals. You will not do

this work alone. You will do it as part of a team that treats resident well-being as a shared

responsibility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Plan and lead group fitness classes for residents of varied abilities, with falls prevention at the

center.

• Design individual exercise programs and track progress, coordinating with therapy and nursing.

• Oversee daily pool operations and aquatic safety, and step in as lifeguard when needed.

• Recruit, train, and coach a team of fitness instructors and aquatic staff.

• Partner across departments on wellness challenges, seminars, health fairs, and special

events.

• Manage the fitness and aquatic budget, program schedules, and equipment.

THE TEAM YOU WILL JOIN

You report to the Director of Life Enrichment and join a team whose work is to enrich residents’

daily lives. Life Enrichment, clinical staff, dining, and operations move together here. Your fitness

and aquatics programs connect to therapy, nutrition, and social programming, so the people

around you are partners in the same goal, not separate departments you hand work off to. You will

also lead a team of your own, setting the tone for instructors and aquatic staff and helping them

grow.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion, or recreation management, or five

or more years of fitness management experience.

• A current, nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor certification. A Personal Trainer

certification is preferred.

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. A Lifeguard certification is required, or a

willingness to earn one after hire.

• Experience programming for older adults or active aging populations, strongly preferred.

• The leadership and collaboration skills to motivate residents and coach a team.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $67,000 to $81,000 per year, based on your experience and certifications. Knollwood also offers a benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and support for the certifications this role requires.