Fitness Instructor and Coordinator - PART TIME

Ginger Cove has an exciting opportunity for you!!

We are currently hiring a Part-time Fitness Instructor and Coordinator as part of our Independent Living Resident Services Team. This position will develop, promote and supervise our programs in fitness, health, and nutrition education to help residents maintain vibrant and healthy lifestyles.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, plan, design and implement a full range of fitness and wellness programs including, but not limited to, aerobics, yoga, dance, strength training, cardio, conditioning, boxing, nutrition, and mindfulness for adults.
• Instruct group fitness classes as needed.
• Conduct program visits to observe staff techniques and evaluate staff and program effectiveness.
• Assist with the development of annual program budget and monitor expenditures and revenue.
• Research, purchase, organize, distribute and maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with our residents, program personnel, other staff, the public and other community organizations involved in adult health and fitness.
• Design and create promotional materials for programs and events to promote programs.
• Track participation statistics, maintain necessary records, develop and submit required reports.
• Create fitness tracking system for residents with baseline, goals, programmatic plan, regular assessments.
• Oversee program registration, address inquiries about classes and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of current fitness trends and guidelines through conferences and workshops.
• Assess and respond to community needs and interests, review demographic trends and develop an annual program plan, including budget, class schedules and promotional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, kinesiology, exercise science, health education, sports or related field, and a minimum of three years’ experience coordinating, implementing and supervising recreation classes/programs, supervising staff and volunteers, leading fitness programming; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current certification from American Council on Exercise, American College of Sports Medicine, or National Strength & Conditioning Association, or National group exercise certification.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under tight deadlines, and use effective time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work towards improving one’s own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise and having the desire to learn in these areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Certification in CPR or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Leadership experience and knowledge of fitness and health programming.
• One year experience working with older adults.
• Full Covid-19 vaccination required.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible work schedule may include working Monday through Friday, with flexible work hours between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, some evenings and weekends as assigned by the Director of Resident Services.

Benefit, Bonus and Incentive Programs:

The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with many benefits:

• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Scholarship program
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.

Ginger Cove is Annapolis’ premier life care retirement community and we continuously strive for the best by hiring the best!