Overview
Make Lives Better Including Your Own!
Brookdale Lake Shore Dirve is hiring a Fitness Instructor!
A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living
Early Access To Pay - you choose when you get paid!
Benefits (Insurance) starting as low as $34 a month
Full Time
Sunday - Thursday or
ORTuesday - Saturday
Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career.
We pride ourselves with a culture of caring. All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.
We recognize our staff with our monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus).
We have an established Associate Committee to give our associates a voice.
We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need
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 suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Develops and conducts fitness classes for the residents at Brookdale communities.
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.
Instructs and leads fitness classes.
Ensures the facilities and equipment are operating safely.
Maintains a high level of sanitation.
Uses spreadsheets to track participation.
Ensures programs and services are being operated in accordance with Brookdale Senior Living policies and procedures as well as appropriate State and local regulations.
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 ExperienceCollege degree in therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, exercise science, nutrition & fitness, or related field preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsCurrent Red Cross certification in CPR, lifeguarding and First Aid. Fitness certification through ACSM, ACE, Senior Fitness Association or related group.
Management/Decision MakingUses 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 SkillsHas 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.
Salary Range Information
$21.50 - $28.26 / hour
Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago
CategoryCommunity Operations
Sub-CategoryResident Engagement
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shift1st Shift
ID2022-192268
Location : NameBrookdale Lake Shore Drive
Location : Address2960 N. Lake Shore Drive
Location : LocationUS-IL-Chicago
