Location: Richmond,VA, USA
Join a great team while maintaining an ideal work/life balance with a steady Monday - Friday schedule and generous PTO package in your first year. The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is looking for a qualified Fitness Manager to lead a robust fitness program in a beautiful senior living community in Richmond, VA. The position is 40 hours a week (Benefits Eligible). The Manager 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, customer service, group exercise on land water.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in a health-related field from four-year college/university preferredRelevant job experience requiredAbility to teach basic group fitnessAbility to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adults using ACSM guidelinesACSM Health/Fitness Specialist Certification preferred; other industry-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledgedCurrent CPR/AED/First Aid certification requiredMay, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screenEssential DutiesFacilitates the development of facility programs, initiatives, goals and objectives; creates and implements action plans to implement programs, and to achieve stated goals; continues to initiate new programs as part of an ongoing effort to stimulate participation and encourage new participantsSupervises Coverage Specialists, and onsite contractors (where applicable)Maintains a positive, service-oriented relationship with client contact; establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with membersCoordinates and oversees all aspects of Fitness Center membership, including but not limited to, evaluating health forms, establishing orientation protocols, tracking members, and conducting renewalsAssesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individualPerforms weekly/monthly/annual reporting and documentation responsibilities such as monthly reports, monthly hours, injury reports, etc.Management of Quality Assurance program; establishes and maintains facility specific quality standardsTeaches group exercise classes onsite; provides acceptable activities to meet fitness levels of participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines; keeps classes inviting, challenging, and popularSupervises the preventive maintenance and repair of exercise equipment; ensures facility cleanliness JOB CODE: Active Aging