Parkshore - Fitness Specialist

Location:

Parkshore is a lakefront retirement community located in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood. Our dedication to our residents is matched only by our passion for our team, and we are currently growing!  As a Transforming Age community, Parkshore is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/parkshore , and find your happy place here!
 
Why Parkshore?
 
Work/Life Balance: We have multiple shifts and flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! 
A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

We have an amazing opportunity for a 

to join our team!

Parkshore is a lakefront retirement community located in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood. Our dedication to our residents is matched only by our passion for our team, and we are currently growing!  As a Transforming Age community, Parkshore is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/parkshore/ , and find your happy place here!

Why Parkshore?

• Work/Life Balance: We have multiple shifts and flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! 
• A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
• Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

This role pays $24 to $30 DOE

Our Fitness Specialist

• Assesses and evaluates senior residents’ needs for exercise and fitness.  Works with residents individually and in groups.  Plans individual fitness programs for participating residents.
• Supervises or presents exercise programs that may include exercises in pool or other high-risk areas.
• Assists team members with orientation to Fitness Center, procedures, and policies.
• Produces promotional materials, newsletters, flyers, etc. as required.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment.
• Maintains records of residents’ progress.
• Assist with collecting data and reports for fitness activities as required
• Provides in-service trainings as required.
• Works in collaboration with other professionals to provide appropriate assistance to residents.
• Promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs administrative functions for the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related discipline preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience (3 or more years of fitness related experience
• National Fitness Certification required (ACSM preferred, but not required.
• Experience in prescribing exercise to special populations preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper uses of the exercise equipment.
• Completion of a background check, may also include drug screen, physical, fingerprint, and TB test as required by state/local guidelines.
• First aid training and CPR per state/local guidelines may be required

Physical Requirements for the role include:

• Must be able to physically assist in safe exercise and the safe operation of the equipment. 
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbs.