Fitness Assistant

Full-Time / Non-exempt / 8:00AM - 4:30PM / Pay Based on Experience

Bring Your Energy. Inspire Wellness. Make a Difference!

Do you enjoy fitness, wellness, and helping older adults live active, healthy lives? Menno Haven is looking for an enthusiastic, creative Fitness Assistant to engage residents and support wellness programs in our vibrant senior living community.

If you enjoy working with people, sharing new ideas, and making a positive impact, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Lead and engage: Conduct group fitness classes and wellness activities designed for older adults of varying abilities.
• Bring ideas to life: Help develop creative programs that encourage participation, connection, and healthy living.
• Support whole-person wellness: Promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being.
• Build relationships: Get to know residents, encourage their wellness goals, and celebrate their progress.
• Work as a team: Collaborate with coworkers and other departments to create engaging resident experiences.
• Maintain safe spaces: Help keep fitness areas, equipment, and program spaces clean, organized, and welcoming.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in wellness, fitness, or a related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with older adults, preferred.
• An energetic, approachable personality with a passion for helping others thrive.
• Confidence and enthusiasm for leading group exercise classes and engaging residents with varying abilities.
• Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to share ideas and try new approaches.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR).
• Working knowledge of fitness and wellness equipment.

Licensure/Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Current CPR + First Aid certification, required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), required.
• Lifeguard certification, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP) certification, group exercise, personal training, or comparable fitness certification, preferred.

Benefits That Support You

Dependent upon eligibility

• Excellent health, dental, and vision plans
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loyalty bonuses
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus

Menno Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Menno Haven provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.