Fitness Associate

Ready to extend your influence beyond exercise classes? As a Fitness Associate at Country Meadows, you will be a part of the most significant change in the fitness/wellness industry as our country’s largest population turns 65 and older every day. We are seeking fitness professionals who value the company of older adults, are motivated by empowering progress and enjoy inspiring residents and co-workers through wellness plus, no evening hours.

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience 
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow               
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave 
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

• →Generate ideas for new and favorite wellness initiatives and enjoy monitoring participants’ progress and your impact.
• →Coach residents in achieving individual goals by targeting balance, range of motion, strength and endurance through well-planned, customized programs.
• →Collaborate with other team members to create dynamic resident lifestyles in nutrition, wellness and therapy.
• →Create co-worker wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles such as weight management support and fitness programs.
• →Ability to direct exercise in both groups and one to one setting 

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
• Positive exercise philosophy.
• Experience in working with older adults or special populations regarding physical activity.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.
• CPR Certified/Basic First Aid
• Certifications desired:
  • Group exercise or Personal Training for Older Adults
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Leader
  • Silver Sneakers
  • Tai Chai, Aquatics, Yoga

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE