Fitness Specialist - Zionville, IN

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in [City]. This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science graduate, or certified fitness professional passionate about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors.About this roleThis is a part-time position (approximately 2 hours per week) with a clear path to grow your caseload and hours. You will serve as the primary wellness professional embedded within a Senior Living Community, delivering evidence-based fitness programming to older adults through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions.What you'll doGrow the wellness programDrive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base. Growth is fueled by your relationship-building efforts and reinforced by referrals from FOX's skilled therapy team as patients transition out of rehabilitation.Collaborate with a therapy teamWork alongside FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists at the Senior Living Community. Build trust with clinicians who refer patients to wellness, a direct pipeline that supports your schedule growth.Educate and connectConfidently communicate the benefits of wellness programming to residents, family members, and power-of-attorney contacts to increase participation and program awareness.Expand your reachTravel to patient residences for house call sessions and expand into additional communities as your territory grows.Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand client and senior living community engagement, because they’ve lived it.Why fitness specialists love working with FOXOpportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settingsPotential telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and accessOpportunity to autonomously drive growth of FOX Wellness and be the SLC’s “go to” for all things WellnessA collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevityA culture that invests in your growth and values provider-driven decision-makingRequirementsBachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology; OR Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA preferred); OR prior fitness training experience with willingness to obtain CPT certificationExperience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness-focused settingComfortable presenting and educating residents and families on wellness program benefitsAbility to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as neededCurrent CPR certificationProficient in Microsoft Office; responsive to email, Teams, text, and phoneBasic computer skills for documentation and schedulingPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The strength classification for this position is medium, defined as:Exerting 25–50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)Exerting 10–25 lbs. of force frequently (up to 2/3 of the time)Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force constantlyAdditional physical requirements include:Ability to perform CPRModerate to maximum assists with patient transfers and bed mobilityAble to reposition a bed-bound patient independentlyRequired to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairsStand for extended periods of timeProlonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretchingPerform repetitive movements of the upper extremitiesExtensive walking throughout the shiftFit to drive (required for House Calls setting)Regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focusFrequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and armsContact FOX Now! Brittany LandingTalent Acquisition Specialist  Brittany.landing@609-519-6749You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!#LI-BL1FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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