Fitness and Aquatic Center Director

Villa Gardens Retirement Community in Pasadena is Hiring!

Fitness & Aquatics Director

Monday thru Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm

$39.00 - $42.00 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Fitness and Aquatics Director seeks ways to develop, enhance, promote, and sell the Center's program. Serves as a role model to Fitness and Aquatics participants, prospects and the outside community. Performs public outreach via talks with mall and large groups and via media interviews.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

* Follow and apply exercise norms/protocols per industry standards.

* Instruct individuals and group classes with appropriate techniques.

* Promotes and sells the Fitness & Aquatics program.

* Manages center's operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.

* Stimulates wellness programs for co-workers and works with other departments establishing wellness applications and continuum of services (i.e., food service, activities, therapy, etc).

* Offers personal training and other fee-based services.

* Maintains equipment as needed.

* Responsible for budget management, fund raising; recruiting, hiring, developing, counseling and terminating staff.

* Is responsible for the staff, residents and patrons' satisfaction with the programs, assistance and outcomes as well as the financial accountability of the center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Catering an essential Fitness and Aquatics program to fit the unique needs of our seniors. Building community partnerships and resources. Strong interpersonal, communication and management/supervisory skills required. Represents the Fitness and Aquatics with an enthusiastic, friendly, and welcoming demeanor. Must be proficient in all areas of accountability.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

* Three to five years' experience as a personal trainer, instructor, and/or assistant to a fitness or wellness director. Experience in developing fitness and aquatics programs.

* B.S. or M.S. in Exercise Science or degree in related discipline combined wit relevant continuing education and profession experience.

* Certification with ACSM, ACEM AFAA, or SFA helpful but not mandatory.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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