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Fitness Instructor

Overview

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness;

Full Time Benefits Eligibility

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages
  • Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Adoption benefit
  • Disability (short and long term)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance
  • Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

Develops and conducts fitness classes for the residents at Brookdale communities.

 

  1. Works with the Wellness Director to develop the curriculum and lesson plans necessary to ensure classes are delivered to address the wellness objectives of the participants.
  2. Instructs and leads fitness classes.
  3. Ensures the facilities and equipment are operating safely.
  4. Maintains a high level of sanitation.
  5. Uses spreadsheets to track participation.
  6. Ensures programs and services are being operated in accordance with Brookdale Senior Living policies and procedures as well as appropriate State and local regulations.
  7. Provides direct “hands-on” services and assistance for the participants of the fitness center.

 

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
College degree in therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, exercise science, nutrition & fitness, or related field preferred.

 

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Current Red Cross certification in CPR, lifeguarding and First Aid. Fitness certification through ACSM, ACE, Senior Fitness Association or related group.

 

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

 

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Standing
  • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
  • Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
  • Requires Travel: Occasionally
  • Vision

 

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Fitness Instructor

Regular Full-Time
ID: 2025-281175
Community Operations - Resident Engagement

PAY RANGE: $21.84 - $27.29 / hour

Apply Brookdale Skyline
Brookdale Skyline
2365 Patriot Heights,
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
field26665 Community

Regular Full-Time
ID: 2025-281175
Community Operations - Resident Engagement

PAY RANGE: $21.84 - $27.29 / hour