Fitness Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At The Stratford , we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work- and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose The Stratford?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

Now accepting applications for a Fitness Specialist:

This position instructs classes, promotes safety and health education, and supports design and implementation of an all-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components of physical fitness and health related to the geriatric community.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Implements standards of exercise, wellness and senior health on the campus while operating the wellness components in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Designs and leads fitness based classes specific to the campus population.  Instructs classes or routines based on the determined level, health and mobility of the resident in order for the resident to gain in physical / mental health or to maintain current physical or mental status.
• Ensures the safety and proper progression of residents participating in all responsible classes.
• Maintains daily attendance records for all classes and progression of residents participating in the classes instructed.  Reports this data to the Wellness Coordinator.
• Coordinates wellness and exercise opportunities with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, and other departments within the campus, if needed. 
• Educates fitness participants as to self-protection from infectious diseases and promotes other safety precautions.
• Communicates with the Wellness Coordinator, Administrator, other staff, or health care professionals any changes in resident conditions or abnormal behavior.
• Assists residents in transferring or ambulating as necessary to participate in wellness classes.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently. 
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent
• Group Exercise Certification required.
• Certifications from ACSM, ACE, AEA, or AFAA desired.
• Certification in CPR required.