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Masonic Villages

Fitness Instructor

Sewickley, PA · On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

Senior Fitness Instructor Full Time | Days | 7:30am - 3:30pm Pay: $17.25/hr - $21.50/hr (Based on experience) What You'll Do As a Senior Fitness Instructor: As a Senior Fitness Instructor , you will ...

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$18 - $25/hr

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fitness instructor in the United States is $77,350.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What type of senior fitness instructor makes the most money?

Senior fitness instructors with advanced certifications, specialized skills in areas like rehabilitation or strength training, and experience working in upscale or private facilities tend to earn higher salaries. Those who hold additional credentials such as personal trainer certifications or specialize in niche fitness programs often command higher pay. Location and working hours can also influence income levels for senior fitness instructors.

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To thrive as a Senior Fitness Instructor, you need comprehensive knowledge of exercise science, program design, and group instruction, typically supported by relevant certifications such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM. Familiarity with fitness assessment tools, wearable technology, and gym management software is often required. Exceptional leadership, motivational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse client groups are important soft skills. These abilities help ensure safety, engagement, and outstanding results for clients while fostering a positive and productive fitness environment.

What types of clients and classes does a senior fitness instructor typically work with?

As a Senior Fitness Instructor, you may lead a wide variety of group fitness classes, from high-intensity interval training and strength sessions to specialized offerings like yoga or senior fitness. You’ll work with clients who have diverse fitness levels and goals, requiring you to tailor instruction and motivation to meet individual needs. Many Senior Fitness Instructors also provide personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and program adjustments based on client progress. Collaboration with other trainers and facility management is common to ensure the smooth operation of programs and events. This dynamic environment keeps the workday varied and allows you to have a direct, positive impact on client health and wellness.

What is a senior fitness instructor?

A Senior Fitness Instructor is a fitness professional who designs and leads exercise programs tailored to older adults or more experienced clients. They focus on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being while ensuring safety during workouts. Their responsibilities may include conducting group classes, providing personalized training, and educating clients on proper techniques and healthy lifestyles. They often work in gyms, community centers, or rehabilitation facilities. This role requires expertise in senior fitness needs, certifications in personal training or group fitness, and strong motivational skills.

How do I become a senior fitness instructor?

To become a senior fitness instructor, you typically need to obtain a relevant certification such as the ACE Senior Fitness Specialist or NASM Senior Fitness Certification. Experience working with older adults, good communication skills, and knowledge of safe exercise techniques are also important. Some positions may require CPR and first aid certification.
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Infographic showing various Senior Fitness Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,350 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Fitness Instructor

Masonic Villages

Sewickley, PA • On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Masonic Villages rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

Senior Fitness Instructor

Full Time | Days | 7:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: $17.25/hr - $21.50/hr (Based on experience)

What You'll Do As a Senior Fitness Instructor:

As a Senior Fitness Instructor, you will carry out our Mission of Love by being responsible for group and individual fitness instruction, exercise prescription, fitness testing and health risk appraisals for residents, employees, employee spouses, retires, retiree spouses, volunteers, children and special populations.

Our Senior Fitness Instructor is responsible for the following:

  • Perform new member orientation to all equipment.
  • Responsible for opening and closing the facility. Maintains a reliable presence in the Fitness/Wellness Center so as to be available to members for assistance.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, attractive and safe facility. Checks documentation of infection control of the exercise equipment.
  • Demonstrates complete knowledge of the operation of all exercise equipment. Responsible for instructing the proper use of all fitness equipment and proper techniques in performing all exercises correctly. Responsible for reporting damage to the facility or equipment to the Wellness Manager in a timely manner.
  • Assist in marketing of the Barley Wellness Center and/or programs via videos, presentations, online, etc. Assist in recruitment and retention of employees and residents. Assist with the Corporate Wellness goals to expand the Wellness Rewards program.
  • Assist in design and development of risk management programming for the campus. Develop and deliver presentations for employees and residents on health/wellness topics. Development and design of flyers, announcements and advertisements. Responsible for researching and updating bulletin boards on current health and wellness information for our members.
  • Implement fitness programming and personal training for all members on land and in the water. Responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating instruction for group fitness classes.
  • Strives to keep current with information on fitness, wellness, diseases and conditions such as diabetes, stroke, cardiac, dementia, etc.

What You Need as a Senior Fitness Instructor:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Exercise/Health related field preferred.
  • Certified Personal Trainer ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, or equivalent.
  • Certified Fitness Instructor Arthritis Foundation, ACE, or equivalent.
  • One year experience with 55+ populations is desirable.
  • Maintains all certification in CPR, First Aid, Life Guard, Certified Personal Trainer, etc.
  • Good written, oral, organizational, and basic computer skills.
  • Certified Pool Operator certification is desirable.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by corporate leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. When you join our team you can expect:

  • Industry-leading benefits such as $0 cost medical coverage option ***
  • Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
  • Option for pay in lieu of benefits for full-time employees
  • Pay on-demand. Access a portion of your earned wages in real-time
  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement ***
  • Discounts for onsite Daycare for full-time employees
  • Free Gym and Pool Membership
  • Paid Lunch Break
  • Weekend bonuses and additional shift bonuses!
  • Employer matched retirement savings with access to meet individually with a retirement plan representative
  • A commitment to growing our leaders, with at least 50% of our leadership positions being filled internally

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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