Fitness Specialist at Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

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Job Description

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado.  We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. 

We are hiring a part-time, Certified Fitness Specialist to join our team. The Fitness Specialist will assess, monitor, and develop individual fitness programs for residents.

Compensation: $19-$24/hour (based on experience)

Hours: 8am-2pm, Monday to Friday

How you will make an impact:

• Performing fitness assessments which include vital signs.
• Prescribing an appropriate exercise program, including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training.
• Teaching various group fitness classes
• Educating and evaluating members on proper exercise techniques.
• Assisting with coordination and implementation of Wellness programs.
• Maintaining a clean and safe fitness area for members.
• Building strong relationships with residents and staff, encouraging them to be physically active.

What we offer:

• Gated community with 24/7 security.
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees. 
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What you will need:

• Associate’s degree in Health Education or related field preferred
• Must be a Certified Personal Trainer
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is highly preferred
• Minimum of 1-year related work experience.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.