Overview
Join our vibrant health and fitness community as a Silver Sneakers Instructor, where your passion for movement and wellness will inspire older adults to stay active, healthy, and engaged! In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging group fitness classes tailored specifically for seniors, utilizing your expertise in various exercise modalities. Your energy and dedication will help participants improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being while fostering a fun, supportive environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults through movement and motivation.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver energetic Silver Sneakers group fitness classes that incorporate elements of cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance exercises suitable for seniors.
- Adapt exercises based on participants’ abilities and needs, ensuring safety and accessibility for all fitness levels.
- Educate participants on body mechanics, physiology principles, and anatomy to promote safe exercise practices.
- Foster a positive group environment that encourages participation, motivation, and social interaction among seniors.
- Monitor participant progress and provide modifications or guidance to support individual goals.
- Promote the health club’s programs and services to encourage ongoing engagement and membership growth.
Experience
- Silver Sneakers certification required
- Proven experience in group fitness instruction with a focus on senior populations or similar age groups.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, body mechanics, and how they relate to exercise programming for older adults.
- Demonstrated ability to teach with enthusiasm while maintaining safety standards in a gym or health club setting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups of participants.
- Background in personal training or health coaching is a plus.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
Work Location: In person
