Fitness Specialist​/Instructor; Senior Living

Overview

Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside:
Timber Ridge n our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified LCS Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else.

We are currently looking for a Fitness Specialist to add to our team.

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center
• Free employee parking
• Free meals
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment

Position Title: Fitness Specialist
Department: Community Life Services
Schedule: M/W/F 8:00am-3:00pm
Pay: $ DOE

• Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office software programs.
• Must maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents and staff members always.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification at time of hire, or the ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• Current Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor certification through one of the nationally accredited industry associations (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.) required.
• 1-2 years in the field preferred; specific experience working with older adults required.
• Ability to teach basic fitness, aquatic classes required.
• Familiarity with fitness equipment, including how to properly set adjustments, correct technique, and teach proper and safe usage.
• Ability to prescribe exercises safely and accurately for older adults using ACSM guidelines.
• Experience teaching yoga and chair-yoga is a plus

The Fitness Specialist is an employee on the Community Life Services Team, serving Senior Adult residents. This position is supervised by the Fitness Manager and will staff the fitness center reception, instruct group fitness classes, and provide personal training. The Fitness Instructor is also responsible for setting customer service standards, maintaining facility standards and guidelines, assisting the Manager in developing and maintaining group fitness programs and initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

• Instructing and educating in a group and individual fitness setting.
• Provide resident customer service at the reception desk in the center.
• Perform administrative work as assigned by department.
• Identify residents who may benefit from fitness programs.
• Assist residents and staff through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education in the areas of fitness, weight management, stress reduction, health and risk management and reducing barriers to reaching fitness goals.
• Assist with screening and establish baselines for residents.
• Maintain exercise equipment in accordance with policy and report any concerns to the Fitness Program Manager.
• Maintain adequate supplies and report any foreseeable shortages to Fitness Program Manager.
• Assist with planning and implementation of resident wellness programs incentives and events.
• Other duties as assigned

• Sit or stand for extended lengths of time.
• Crouch, push, pull, reach, and kneel as necessary.
• Lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Maintain balance necessary to prevent falling of self and resident.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• Use/demonstrate weightlifting equipment.
• Project one's voice in a classroom setting.