Fitness Instructor

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for the role of Fitness Instructor! This position is essential to Facilitate programs within fitness/wellness amenity spaces and across the continuum of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing, including fitness programs, personal training, and signature Continuwell wellness programs.

This is a part-time, hourly position based on-site at The Mather in Evanston, IL. Weekend and holiday availability is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, promotes, and delivers fitness and wellness programs across the continuum: as assigned by Fitness & Spa Wellness Manager, utilizing best practices for communication, program format, environmental set-up, technology, virtual and in-person delivery, etc. driven by Mather brand standards for resident engagement and wellness.
• Provide exercise program instruction and
• Teach group exercise classes as needed, including but not limited to land-based and water-based classes for Independent Living residents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and innovative wellness
• Conduct wellness and health related education
• Develop exercise prescriptions for GET FIT
• Conduct health history screening of GET FIT
• Conduct wellness evaluations utilizing Mather wellness resources or Mather Institute
• Performs day-do-day operational tasks in the fitness center: including following all safety/cleanliness/amenity space protocols, providing an engaging and welcoming wellness environment, monitoring and maintaining group exercise studio(s), pool(s), indoor/outdoor wellness spaces, and other communal areas. Maintains documentation as assigned.
• Identifies ways to engage with residents to seek input and feedforward in regard to fitness and wellness programs and opportunities. Incorporates resident strengths and interests into program development.
• Contributes ideas to support program development across the continuum as well as supporting effective community communication.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, fitness, health or related field and/or a nationally recognized group fitness or personal training certification (such as NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, etc.)
• Experience working with older
• Experience in health/wellness promotion
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong 1:1 and group facilitation
• Self-initiator requiring minimum
• Ability to use or learn a variety of tech-based services and platforms; e. Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, YouTube, resident facing portals, and A/V set-ups.
• Aqua fitness certification (such as AEA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of

Preferred:

• ACSM
• Experience working with older adults with diverse physical and/or cognitive
• Experience and skills related to Health and Wellness, Lifelong Learning, and/or Arts and Culture.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.