Job Description

Job Summary
The Fitness Advisor/ Wellness Coach is responsible for evaluating and developing exercise, fitness and wellness plans for senior members by performing fitness assessments. The position is responsible for monitoring Member’s progress and educating members regarding the importance of physical activity.

Essential Job Functions
1. Interviews and evaluates members regarding their physical condition to determine the most appropriate physical schedule on a member by member basis.
2. Creates a member chart and documents all past and present injuries or discomforts to determine the client’s physical readiness.
3. Develops and recommends exercise plans for daily activities and promotes wellness for senior members.
4. Educates and motivates members on self awareness and physical self management goals.
5. Monitors members while performing physical activities and exercise to ensure proper techniques are being used in order to prevent injury.
6. Assesses progress of members related to their individual exercise plans and goals and makes necessary modifications as needed in order to ensure physical fitness goals are being achieved.
7. Teaches and leads fitness related classes for senior members.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills
-High School Diploma or GED.
-CPR and AED Certified or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
-Two or more years of personal training experience.
-Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
-Three or more years of fitness related experience dealing specifically with seniors.
-Holds a Group Fitness Certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Council of Exercise (ACE), or Two years Group Exercise Instruction experience.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
-Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force
-Ability to sit for extended periods of time
-Ability to stand for extended periods of time
-Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
-Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
-Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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