Fitness Specialist, Senior living
BAYADA Home Health Care
$50 / hour
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Description
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Per Diem Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in a Senior Living Community (Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Facilities) in Washington, Orange, Chittenden, Addison and Franklin county, Vermont. As a member of our Senior Living Team, you will be an integral component of a continuum of care.
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.
Fitness Specialist Benefits:
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
- 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.
Fitness Specialist Benefits Responsibilities:
- Lead scheduled group exercise classes for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing and standing exercises.
- Base pay rate $50.00 class
- Develop fitness classes which are designed to develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.
Qualifications for a Fitness Specialist:
- 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 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 is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
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. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring a Fitness Specialist to design and lead group exercise classes for residents across multiple senior living communities in central Vermont. You'll work with assisted living and independent living facilities, creating fitness programming tailored to older adults—covering flexibility, cardio, strength, balance, and standing exercises. The role is per diem, based on a $50 per class rate, and you'll be part of a care team supporting residents' ongoing wellness and quality of life.
To qualify, you'll need current certification from an accredited fitness organization like ACSM, ACE, or NSCA, plus a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field. At least one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist is required, ideally in senior services. Solid computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records are also expected. BAYADA offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, mileage reimbursement, and professional development opportunities through training and scholarships.
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