Fitness Specialist - Boynton Beach, FL

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Boynton Beach, FL . This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science graduate, or certified fitness professional passionate about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors. About This Role Part‑time position (approximately 5 hours per week ) with a clear path to grow your caseload and hours. Current Schedule Tues/Thurs at 10:30 am Responsibilities Grow the wellness program: drive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base. Collaborate with a therapy team: work alongside FOX Physical, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists and build trust with clinicians who refer patients. Educate and connect: communicate the benefits of wellness programming to residents, family members, and power‑of‑attorney contacts. Expand your reach: travel to patient residences for house‑call sessions and into additional communities as territory grows. Benefits Opportunities to practice in both in‑home and senior living community settings Potential telehealth/virtual care components that expand flexibility and access Opportunity to autonomously drive growth of FOX Wellness and be the SLC’s “go to” for all things Wellness Collaborative interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists) Community‑based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity Culture that invests in your growth and values provider‑driven decision‑making Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology ; OR Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA preferred) ; OR prior fitness training experience with willingness to obtain CPT certification. Experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness‑focused setting. Comfortable presenting and educating residents and families on wellness program benefits. Ability to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed. Current CPR certification. Proficient in Microsoft Office; responsive to email, Teams, text, and phone. Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling. Physical Requirements The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The strength classification for this position is medium , defined as: Exerting 25–50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) Exerting 10–25 lbs. of force frequently (up to 2/3 of the time) Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force constantly Additional Physical Requirements Ability to perform CPR Moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility Able to reposition a bed‑bound patient independently Required to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs Stand for extended periods of time Prolonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretching Perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities Extensive walking throughout the shift Fit to drive (required for House Calls setting) Regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. New employees hired for this position will need to be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse. #J-18808-Ljbffr FOX Rehabilitation