Fitness Trainer

Fitness Trainer 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 1751 Tice Creek Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 $35.55 - $39.00 an hour - Full-time Rossmoor Walnut Creek 7 reviews $35.55 - $39.00 an hour - Full-time Fitness Trainer, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek About Rossmoor Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a nationally recognized community for active seniors who are 55 and older. With nearly 10,000 residents in 6,700 homes on 2,000 acres, Rossmoor is a beautiful, serene enclave about 25 miles east of San Francisco. Offering a vast array of activities, residents are inspired to create, enjoy, learn and participate in activities and sports that they never had time to learn or engage in when they were younger. With two golf courses, four swimming pools, tennis, pickleball, lawn bowling and numerous other activities, it is never dull in Rossmoor. Activity studios include dedicated facilities for art, ceramics, lapidary, sewing, and woodworking. Rossmoor also operates its own movie theater, TV station and weekly newspaper. There are more than 200 clubs in Rossmoor for every interest. RWC's approximately 250 full-time, part-time and part-time/on-call employees provide a huge variety of services including maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, golf course maintenance, recreation, lifeguarding, fitness training, vehicle repair, accounting, insurance and purchasing. Eligible full-time employees are provided with vacation and sick pay, health insurance, dental, vision, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a 401k with a matching component. Centrally located in the heart of Contra Costa County, Rossmoor provides its own bus service including a connection to Walnut Creek's BART station. Fitness Trainer Under supervision, this position provides fitness training to Rossmoor residents, through general training, personal training, leading classes and groups, providing general instruction and supervision on the fitness floor and performs other duties as directed by the Fitness Supervisor to meet the changing needs of residents. This is a Full-time (40 hrs/week) position with all RWC benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide fitness evaluations in accordance with Fitness Center procedures, industry standards, and ACSM guidelines.
• Provide Fitness Center users with general health and fitness information, demonstrations and guidance in using fitness equipment.
• Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for residents, including those with special needs.
• Interface with residents to maintain resident awareness of fitness issues, Fitness Center resources, and other resources as appropriate.
• Assist and lead assigned groups, classes and activities in professional and responsible fashion.
• Provide back-up for Fitness Desk staff, and other fitness trainers as needed.
• Enforce Fitness Center policies and etiquette, demonstrating professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Serves as a mentor for helping to onboard, training and develop new Fitness Instructor to RWC.
• Serves as a back-up resource for the Fitness & Aquatics Administrative Coordinator.
• Serves as a back-up resource and support for the Fitness & Aquatics Program Coordinator when absent.
• Other duties as assigned falling within the purview of the Manager.

Requirements:

Demonstrated excellence in customer service, time and priority management Demonstrated excellence in team work, collaboration and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with senior adults Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to appropriately respond in difficult situations Required licenses, certifications and/or education/degrees: Basic fitness trainer certification from nationally recognized organization Current and valid American Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid and

AED BA/BS

in relevant field / specialty and/or specialty certifications a plus Certification and experience in teaching Pilates Barre or Reformer and TRX classes is highly desired Increasingly responsible experience in health-related field will be considered applicable to this position's requirements. Minimum 2 years' experience in the fitness field as a trainer; may substitute up to 1 year's relevant experience in a related health services field Strong group fitness and aquatics group fitness background with senior population classes preferred Livestream group fitness and virtual personal training capabilities a plus Five consistent 8 hour work days per week Current and valid certifications are a condition of initial and continuing education.

Additional Requirements:

§ Clean and valid California driver license and satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment; § Ability to meet the Dept. of Homeland Security requirements confirming identity and right to work in the United States is required; § Offer is contingent upon satisfactorily passing a pre-employment background check, physical capabilities assessment and drug test; § Previous employment must be verifiable.

Pay:

$35.55 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Fitness Training:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR, AED, First Aid (Preferred) National Fitness Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person