Fitness Specialist - Hagerstown, MD
$43,680–$55,640 year
On-siteHagerstown, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community, driving engagement through one-on-one sessions and partner training. Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists to build trust and refer patients to wellness programs. Educate residents, families, and power-of-attorney contacts on program benefits while expanding reach via house call sessions to patient residences. Grow the wellness program by leveraging referrals from FOX's therapy team and establishing yourself as the community's primary wellness contact. Monday-Friday schedule with 20-25 hours per week. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or equivalent certification required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology
- Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA)
- Prior fitness training experience
- Willingness to obtain CPT certification
- Experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness-focused setting
- Ability to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to perform CPR
- Fit to drive
- Ability to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Ability to perform moderate to maximum assists with patient transfers and bed mobility
- Ability to reposition a bed-bound patient independently
- Ability to exert 25–50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
- Ability to exert 10–25 lbs. of force frequently (up to 2/3 of the time)
- Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly
- Ability to run, lift, and stretch
- Ability to perform prolonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretching
- Ability to regularly talk and hear
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Responsiveness to email, Teams, text, and phone
- Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling
- ACSM certification
- NSCA certification
- NASM certification
- ACE certification
- ISSA certification
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