Fitness Specialist - Erickson Senior Living : Job Details

Location:

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

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

What we offer:

* Gated community with 24/7 security.

* 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.

How you will make an impact:

* Instructing fitness classes for senior population with varying abilities.

* Performing fitness orientations for residents.

* Provide one on one personal training sessions, motivation, and consulting.

* Promoting and assisting in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and physical independence for older adult population.

* Maintaining a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for residents throughout the three fitness centers and aquatics center.

* Assisting with coordination and implementation of wellness/fitness programming.

* Prescribing an appropriate exercise program, including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training with the ability to work with high risk population.

* Perform administrative tasks associated with facility operations.

* Building strong relationships with residents and staff, encouraging them to be physically active.

What you will need:

* Current CPR/First Aid certifications.

* Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.

* Minimum of 1-year related work experience.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience starting at $19/hour

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.