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Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer – Senior Living (Land & Aquatic)$22–$24/hour + $3,000 Retention Bonus | Full-Time Positions | Eden Prairie, MNAre you a certified fitness professional who loves helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent? Summit Place Senior Campus, a SilverCrest Community, is looking for a Fitness Leader to run personal training and group classes for our residents, both in the gym and in the pool. You'll be the go-to wellness expert on our campus, designing programs that help residents manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, recover strength, and enjoy moving again. You'll see the results firsthand, because you'll work with the same people week after week.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead group fitness classes on land and in the water, adapting every session for a range of abilities and health conditions (such as balance, strength, chair-based, and water aerobics classes)
  • Provide one-on-one personal training, including fitness assessments and individualized plans
  • Design programs for residents with arthritis, joint replacements, Parkinson's, heart conditions, and other special-population needs
  • Track progress and adjust programs so residents can see and feel their improvement
  • Coordinate with nursing, therapy, and life enrichment teams as appropriate
  • What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred. Certifications such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, AEA, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic training are a plus Experience leading both personal training and group fitness, on land and in water Experience with older adults or special populations strongly preferred Current CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days Pay & Schedule$22–$24/hour, based on experience$3,000 retention bonus: $1,000 each at 6, 12, and 18 months Full-time Day Position, with some weekend coverage
Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSAPaid time off and holiday pay 401(k), eligible after 30 days
  • Nice Healthcare (virtual and in-home visits)
  • Short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, critical illness and accident insurance
  • Legal Shield, LifeLock ID theft protection, and pet insurance
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

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Salary

$22–$24/hour

Experience level

Mid

Location

Eden Prairie, MN

Occupation

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Industry

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

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