Job Title: Fitness Advisor
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Pay Range: $22–$24 per hour
Location: Adjacent to Optum – Fern Park
Address: 7800 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Suite \#144
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Summary

The Fitness Advisor is responsible for evaluating, developing, and overseeing individualized fitness, exercise, and wellness programs for senior members. This contract-to-hire role conducts fitness assessments, monitors member progress, and educates members on the importance of physical activity to promote long-term health, mobility, and overall wellness.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct interviews and fitness assessments to evaluate members’ physical condition and determine appropriate exercise programs on an individual basis

• Create and maintain member charts, documenting medical history, injuries, limitations, and physical readiness

• Develop, implement, and recommend safe and effective exercise plans tailored to senior members

• Educate and motivate members on physical self-awareness, injury prevention, and wellness goals

• Monitor members during exercise activities to ensure proper technique and safety

• Track and assess member progress, modifying exercise plans as needed to support fitness goals

• Teach and lead fitness and wellness classes designed for senior populations

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and facility operations

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED

• CPR and AED certification (or ability to obtain within one month of hire)

• Minimum of two (2) years of personal training experience

• Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Three (3) or more years of fitness-related experience working specifically with seniors

• Group Fitness Certification through AFAA, ACE, or equivalent

• Minimum of two (2) years of group exercise instruction experience

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push or pull objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and fitness machinery

• Ability to receive, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills