Join a Team That Truly Cares
Help residents live healthier, more active lives by leading engaging land and aquatic fitness programs designed to promote strength, mobility, balance, and overall wellness. In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalized fitness instruction, lead group exercise classes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' individual health and wellness goals in a vibrant senior living community!
Who we are
Foulkeways is a mission-driven, nonprofit Life Plan Community guided by Quaker values, located in Gwynedd, PA. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to delivering outstanding care and enriching the lives of older adults. We foster a supportive work culture where respect, teamwork, and service excellence are the foundation of everything we do.
Why you will enjoy working for Foulkeways:
- Great Benefits; Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 403(B) matching, Paid Time off, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Programs including Discounts and more!
- Meaningful work
- Friendly coworkers and supportive leadership.
Job Title: Fitness Instructor
Hours: 32 hours per week. Most hours are Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM and an occasional Saturday from 8:30AM - 12:30PM.
Pay Range: $22.60 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please note: Other duties may be assigned.)
- Conduct fitness assessments and develop individualized land and aquatic exercise programs to support residents' health and wellness goals.
- Lead safe, engaging group and one-on-one fitness classes for independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing residents.
- Monitor resident progress, modify exercise plans as needed, and communicate changes in health status to the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide instruction on proper use of fitness and aquatic equipment while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming exercise environment.
- Serve as a certified lifeguard during aquatic programs and lead water-based fitness classes and assessments.
- Collaborate with the Fitness Director and healthcare team to enhance wellness programming and support resident and employee wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate resident fitness records and documentation while ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Assist with planning, evaluating, and improving fitness and aquatic programs, including wellness seminars and educational events.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, corporate compliance, and organizational policies and promptly report incidents or concerns.
Education , Experience and Requirements
- Degree from a four-year or two-year college or university in exercise science, physical education or related field preferred .
- Prior experience in fitness training environment with older adult population.
- Current CPR, Lifeguard Certification, fitness training certification and First Aid certification required.
Benefits Include:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) employer match up to 3%
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Wellness program
- Fitness/Pool Access
- UKG Wallet (on-demand access to already-earned wages)
At Foulkeways, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace for all.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Location:
- Gwynedd, PA 19436 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gwynedd, PA 19436 (Required)
Work Location: In person
