Fitness Specialist at Ascend Saint Louis, MO

Job Summary Ascend Rehab – Twins Cities Metro (Saint Therese of Corcoran location) is hiring a Part‑time Fitness Specialist. Schedule and Compensation Schedule: Monday through Friday, 30–35 hours per week. Available Shifts: Days. Pay Range: $25.50–$30.77 per hour. Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more. Do Work That Actually Matters At Ascend Rehab, you’re not just treating patients—you’re helping people regain independence, confidence, and quality of life. The Difference You’ll Make Facilitate exercise and wellness program services to seniors 55‑90+ years old. Focus on promotion of health; enhancing relaxation, balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and cognitive stimulation for clients (residents, tenants, and the greater community). Administer wellness protocols in 1:1 personal sessions. Lead land and/or water based classes, and monitor open gym/swim clients. Provide quality client care that may include assisting therapists with rehab services, transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning and validating client concerns. Qualifications Required Education: Two‑year Associate’s Degree as Assistants in either PT/OT and/or a degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Exercise Physiology and certified by the respective associations as required. Experience Preferred: Experience working with seniors desired. Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision. High level of commitment to compassionate customer service. Maintained awareness and sensitivity to client needs, interests and abilities. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations. Proven history of good judgment, integrity and consideration to others. Ability to meet physical demands of the position including ability to turn, lift, and carry. The Perks Competitive pay with credit for experience. Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period). HSA / FSA options. Employer‑paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period). PTO and sick time. 403(b) with employer match. Tuition discounts and scholarships. PSLF Eligible Employer. Employee discount program. Pet insurance. About Saint Therese Saint Therese is a faith‑based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person‑centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities. Ascend/Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neier Inc.