Fitness Specialist

Franciscan Ministries hiring for Fitness Specialist jobs in McHenry, IL, US

Fitness Specialist

Lindenhurst, IL

Full-Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm

The Village at Victory Lakes, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is hiring a Fitness Specialist who is customer focused to become a part of a healthcare company whose mission is to celebrate life and serve with joy. The Fitness Specialist guides residents and associates through the process of creating a vision for their health, wellbeing by developing a healthy mindset and healthy habits, and encourages them every step of the way until goals are accomplished.   We currently have a full-time position open for our campus.

 We love our Staff!  THAT’S WHY WE OFFER…

• Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• FREE CPR classes offered
• PayActiv – Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
• Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
• Great Health Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Responsible for providing classes in all levels of care: Skilled, Assisted, Memory Support and Independent Living.
• Develops and implements systems and processes to monitor the impact of programs for residents and associates.
• Holds classes about different health related subjects to assist residents and associates in understanding health concerns, nutritional needs, and healthy cooking.

 Required skills and qualifications: 

• Certified Personal Trainer or other related college degrees
• 3-5 years’ experience required within the healthcare senior housing industry
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work as needed, weekends and holidays
• Must enjoy working with the senior population

Location: The Village at Victory Lakes, 1075 E Victory Drive, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

We are a vibrant senior living community in Lindenhurst, Illinois. The Village at Victory Lakes is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the on-site rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.

About Franciscan Ministries:

We believe that each of us is a story that is always unfolding, and our mission is to ensure that we celebrate every moment of this life.  At Franciscan Ministries, we believe that to do this, each of us must come from a place of joy. Our vision of service at Franciscan Ministries is to provide excellent, person-centered care designed to help our residents experience the fullness of their lives wherever they find themselves on life’s journey. Key to our approach are associates with joyful, compassionate hearts, willing to pursue their purpose by sharing their gifts and skills with the residents entrusted to their care.

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs. DFWP/EOE/e-verify

Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story?   Please apply today!