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 exercise classes for residents across multiple senior living communities in central and northern Vermont. You'll work with assisted living and independent living facilities, creating programs that address flexibility, cardiovascular health, strength, balance, and mobility—the core fitness needs of an aging population. This is a per diem role based in Burlington, paying $50 per class.
The position requires certification from a recognized fitness organization like ACSM, ACE, or NSCA, plus a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field. You'll need at least one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist, ideally with seniors. Familiarity with electronic medical records systems is preferred. Beyond leading classes, you'll develop curricula tailored to senior populations and work as part of BAYADA's broader care team across Washington, Orange, Chittenden, Addison, and Franklin counties.
BAYADA offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; mileage reimbursement; and professional development through training and scholarship opportunities. The company emphasizes career advancement and recognition programs for employees demonstrating compassion and reliability.
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Bayada Home Health Care’s new CEO Bryony Winn wants to provide higher levels of care at home, Inquirer.com
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$50 per hour
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