EdenHill Communities is a faith based, not for profit senior living community located in Beautiful New Braunfels Texas. Texas. Our 27-acre campus, located between two rivers in the Hill Country of Texas, offers exceptional customer service and culture, which sets us apart from other facilities. We focus on people, our residents, their lives, their health, and their families. If you have a passion for serving senior citizens, you might make an excellent addition to our EdenHill family.

We are looking to grow our team with a Fitness Instructor who shares our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience/lifestyle for our residents.

Hiring Immediately!

Job Type:

• Part-time
• 20-hrs/week

Summary

Responsible for planning, leading, and instructing group fitness classes that are safe, engaging, and appropriate for participants of varying fitness levels. This includes collaborating with the Activity Directors and IL activities duties listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

· Lead and instruct group fitness classes that are safe and engaging. Classes that promote strength, balance, flexibility, mobility and overall well-being.

· Track attendance and participation in exercise programs.

· Monitor participants during exercise sessions to ensure proper form and safe movement.

· Maintain a positive, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere during classes and activities.

· Adapt exercises to meet the individual needs, physical abilities, and health limitations of participants.

· Provides orientation to resident fitness center and use of equipment.

· Works collaboratively with Rehabilitation department on wellness initiatives for residents.

· Makes budget recommendations to the Resident Services Manager regarding wellness initiatives/programs.

· Must be able to motivate participants to set and reach health goals.

· Leads special projects and initiatives as needed.

· Always conducts oneself in a professional manner and when representing EdenHill.

· Must consistently display and model the EdenHill Spirit hospitality behavior models.

· Coordinates with Activity Directors across campus for execution of fitness and wellness classes.

· Completes tasks in the time allotted. If additional time is needed, approval must be given by your manager.

· Cultivate wellness program that centers around Physical and Mental Health.

· Collaborate with IL Activities/Wellness Team (Activities Assistant and/or Resident Services Manager) as schedule permits for other duties as assigned, i.e., decorating, assist with activities, or special projects.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality Problem Solving Professionalism

Customer Service Safety and Security Motivation

Oral Communication Attendance/Punctuality Teamwork

Initiative Ethics Quantity

Judgment Dependability Planning/Organizing

Qualifications

Experience leading fitness classes, preferably with older adults. Knowledge of exercise principles, safety practices, and age-related physical limitations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Health Promotion or related field; or two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CPR certification is required. Fitness certification from a recognized organization preferred, such as Silver Sneakers.

Language Skills

Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills with the ability to motivate others.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred as required or experience in:

Senior fitness and exercise, Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Water Aerobics.

Other Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with Long Term Care, strong verbal and written communication skills required, and computer skills a must. Must be organized, energetic with a degree of creativity for designing activities and programs.

Physical Demands

Ability to demonstrate exercises for extended periods. Ability to assist participants with mobility modifications when appropriate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Nursing home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Life Enrichment Specialists: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas QAD Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person