Fitness Specialist

FITNESS SPECIALIST (Per Diem) – Lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in Senior Living Communities (Assisted Living and Independent Living) in Leesburg, VA. This substitute, per diem role is a key member of the Senior Living Team and a component of the continuum of care.

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre‑screens, and close monitoring of the COVID‑19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one‑on‑one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for residents of Senior Living Communities, with emphasis on flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing, and standing exercises.
• Develop fitness classes designed to promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise/fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA or SFA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist, preferably in a senior services setting.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or from members of other marginalized communities.