Description

Job Overview:

The Group Fitness Instructor will lead engaging fitness classes for residents in our retirement community. This role is essential in promoting health, wellness, and an active lifestyle for seniors through safe, enjoyable, and effective exercise programs. The instructor will design, and lead group fitness sessions tailored to meet the needs of older adults, ensuring a fun and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

·         High level of ability in effective and sufficient communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.

·         Responsible for the daily fitness activity schedule for all levels of ability seven (5-7) days a week and develop monthly calendars and newsletters.

·         Attend management meetings.

·         Maintains inventory of supplies and manages budget for department.

·         Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

·         Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.

·         Must have exceptional organizational skills.

·         Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those more reserved.

·         Ability to set up and train volunteers.

·         Educates, trains and encourages team members on fitness and life enrichment opportunities to make meaningful connections.

·         Work with Resident Engagement Liaison on monthly newsletter.

·         Develops and pursues a varied program of meaningful activities and events that is balanced in the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and cognitive elements.

·         Meets and greets each person upon move-in to welcome them and their families and friends to the community.

·         Arranges for community groups to come into the community, such as pet therapy, schools, churches, and entertainers.

·         Decorates the common areas for special events and holidays.

·         Conducts individual and group interactions.

·         Leads and develops family support group meetings.

·         Interacts with local media to promote the life enrichment program in the external community.

·         Develops a program of outings that encourages the people who live in Bermuda Village to be involved in their external community.

·         Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.

·         Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff.

·         Is subject to frequent interruptions.

·         Is involved with residents, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.

·         Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors.

·         Communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors and staff.

·         Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

·         Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators).

·         Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.

·         Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisors and all community personnel.

·         Monitor and evaluate customer satisfaction. Work as a part of the team to develop appropriate action plans to continually improve satisfaction levels.

·         Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

·         Certifications as required by State regulations for activities.

·         Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to receive upon hire. The company will provide.

·         Must pass a criminal background check.

·         Must have a valid driver’s license.

·         Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities

·         Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:

·         Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).

·         Schedule hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary.

·         Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).

·         Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

·         May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

·         Monday – Friday (generally, unless events are scheduled for weekends).

·         Including but not limited to sitting/standing in place for short/long periods at a time, repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, arms, frequent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling/lifting 25+lbs. High people interaction, bright and low lighting, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures, exposure to odors communicable illness/disease and other related infectious contagions found in a healthcare/residential setting.

Summary

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off with rollover*
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance*
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available*
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Holiday Pay Benefits 
• Company Paid Life Insurance*
• Career Growth Opportunities 
• CNA Class Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Referral Bonuses

*Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members. 

Join Our Team at Bermuda Village!
At Bermuda Village, we believe in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference. As part of our team, you’ll be working in a warm and welcoming retirement community dedicated to providing compassionate service, genuine care, and meaningful living for our residents. We offer opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a team that truly cares about each other and the people we serve. If you’re looking for more than just a job, but a career where your work has purpose, we’d love to have you join us!