Job Description

The Fitness Specialist will be working at a retirement community in Dallas, Texas, assisting with the day-to-day fitness programs and strategic objectives at the on-site fitness facility. The Fitness Specialist will conduct member orientations, fitness assessments, group exercise instruction, design fitness programs designated to specific senior populations, personal training, fitness floor supervision, and ensure a clean and safe environment for all members with an emphasis on customer service.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 12 pm (20 hours a week)

About Cooper Aerobics Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services.

• Cooper Clinic’s comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
• Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
• Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
• Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
• Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
• Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts new member orientations.
• Instructs small group and group fitness classes.
• Circulates fitness floor and assists members in safe exercise.
• Conducts personal fitness assessments.
• Prescribes personal fitness plans.
• Performs daily facility and equipment maintenance and cleaning processes.
• Provides front desk coverage as needed.
• Work with seniors in independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care settings.
• Demonstrate warmth, patience, and compassion when interacting with older adults.
• Show genuine care and interest in supporting seniors, including those with disabilities.
• Bring a creative, energetic, and nurturing personality to the role.
• Assist in planning and organizing the monthly activity calendar.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the Fitness Specialist must be able to perform each essential duty with the highest level of proficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have at least one year of experience in either a corporate or commercial fitnessfacility setting.
• Professional fitness certification (ACSM, ACE, Cooper, NASM, or similar) CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of hire).

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy, and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.