Job Description
Job Description
Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Homestead, Kendall, Coral Gables and Weston
Is looking for
Wellness Assistant / Personal Trainer
(Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm)
for the
Brand New Palace at
Weston
An Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
16025 Emerald Estates Dr. Weston, FL 33331
Winner of Gallup's Great Workplace Award
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To provide daily supervision and maintenance of the Gym area and equipment; to guide, instruct and assist residents with the safe use of exercise equipment and swimming pool
while considering their physical, cognitive and emotional condition and medical
history; to conduct individual and group exercise training sessions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Communicates with residents regarding their individual fitness goals, establish and maintain an updated log of their basic medical history and to ensure all medical and liability releases are current.
- Assists residents in proper selection and adjustment of exercise equipment.
- Supervises resident during use of exercise equipment to maximize safety.
- Establishes and conducts individual and group exercise training sessions.
- Maintains proper order and cleanliness throughout all areas of gym.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and departmental supplies.
- Supervises residents during classes and overall use of the gym area.
- Supervises residents and guests during use of pool.
- Is aware of scheduled classes both in the gym and the pool and encourages resident’s participation.
- Collaborates with Activities Department regarding classes scheduled for Wellness Center area.
- Ensures ongoing communication with all department team members and direct supervisor to report any changes noted with residents.
- Maintains high standards of professionalism and ensures safety throughout all areas of responsibility.
- Any other task assigned by Management.
Qualifications
- Certified Personal Trainer preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or College course work in Exercise Physiology preferred
- At least 3 years prior Physical Fitness experience or related field.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid CPR certification.
- Must be able to swim
The Ideal Candidate
- Responsible, always on time, resourceful, high organizational skills, very accurate and detail-oriented.
- Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations.
- Must be able to work under pressure and handle multi-task functions.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communications, interpersonal skills and empathetic listening.
- Must have great Customer Service skills.
- Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to communicate in Spanish.
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Company DescriptionSince 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living...
Welcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us.
We founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Even with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences.
Helen & Jacob Shaham
Founders & Owners
Company Description
Since 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living...\r\nWelcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us.\r\n\r\nWe founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community.\r\n\r\nEven with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences.\r\n\r\nHelen & Jacob Shaham\r\nFounders & Owners