Erickson Senior Living is looking for Fitness Specialist in Ridge, VA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939537211 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Fitness Specialist to support the health and independence of residents in our continuing care retirement community. In this onsite role, you will design and lead group classes and one-on-one sessions tailored to older adults, conduct fitness assessments, and create personalized exercise plans that promote strength, balance, and mobility. You’ll collaborate with nursing and rehab teams, educate residents on safe movement and fall prevention, and help coordinate campus wellness events in a compassionate, resident-focused environment. Design and lead individual and group exercise classes tailored to older adults Conduct fitness assessments and create personalized wellness plans Monitor residents during activities to ensure safety and proper technique Collaborate with nursing, rehab, and care teams on resident fitness goals Maintain fitness equipment and exercise areas in clean, safe condition Track participation, progress, and outcomes in wellness programs Educate residents on fall prevention, mobility, and healthy lifestyle habits Support campus-wide wellness events and health promotion initiatives Senior fitness program design Group exercise instruction Functional fitness training Balance and fall-prevention techniques Fitness assessment and documentation Knowledge of aging and chronic conditions CPR and First Aid Exercise equipment setup and maintenance Motivational and coaching skills Collaboration with clinical teams Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Certified Personal Trainer (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM) or group fitness certification CPR and First Aid certification Senior fitness or functional aging certification preferred (e.g., ACE Senior Fitness, FAI)5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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