About this role
When you work at SAGEWOOD, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
SAGEWOOD is recruiting for a hospitality focused FITNESS SPECIALIST to join our team!
This position is part-time per diem (as needed)
Salary: $25 PER HOUR
The Fitness Specialist (“Specialist”) uses specialized educational experience and training combined with independent judgment to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center, including but not limited to, exercise program design, fitness testing, nutritional advice, customer service, group exercise, and other Fitness Center and/or departmental initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in a health-related field, preferably from a four-year college/university. Internship or work experience with older adult clientele preferred. Six months to one year of experience in the field preferred.
- Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable; aquatic experience preferred. Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adult clientele using ACSM guidelines Certifications.
- Current Personal Trainer certification from an accredited organization. Current
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
HOSPITALITY PROMISES
Sagewood fully embraces a culture of hospitality.
- I greet guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- I treat everyone with courteous respect.
- I strive to anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
- I listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- I hold myself and other coworkers accountable.
- I make residents feel important.
- I embrace and value differences.
- I ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- I maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- I pay attention to details.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Other facts
About Autumn Leaves
Family owned and operated since 2008, J&M Family Management, LLC, operates Autumn Leaves® memory care communities throughout the United States, while also owning and maintaining the brand. Additionally, J&M partners with other owners to manage other senior living properties, including assisted living and independent living communities. J&M’s principals are highly experienced in all aspects of real estate as well as management of senior living, apartments, and hospitality.
About Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves® is solely dedicated to serving those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Autumn Leaves provides exceptional care and award-winning programming in a safe and comfortable environment where residents can thrive with dignity and purpose. An acknowledged leader in memory care, Autumn Leaves combines clinical expertise, dementia-trained staff, and heartfelt compassion to promote calm, cognition, and meaningful living for our residents. For more information, please visit AutumnLeaves.com.
What you'll do
- The Fitness Specialist ensures quality in all areas of the Fitness Center, including exercise program design and customer service. They are responsible for teaching fitness classes and providing nutritional advice to older adult clientele.
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