Fitness & Aquatics Director

Inspīr Senior Living, Maplewood Senior Living’s new brand of world-class, urban senior living properties, is now hiring Home Health Aides (HHA) | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its new Inspīr Carnegie Hill property. Inspīr Carnegie Hill is located on the Upper East Side and stands 23 stories with 215 residential units. It offers assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care with a unique and innovative Integrated Care Model. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand-new development and care delivery model, the first of its kind in New York City! 

At Inspīr, we are redefining senior living. We depend on our highly trained staff to carry out our philosophy of intentional living. This includes luxury accommodations, exceptional hospitality, cutting-edge technology, innovative wellness programs, and world-class care.

Inspīr Carnegie Hill, 1802 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10128

What we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Responsibilities:

Operational and Financial Management:

• Lead the business operations of the fitness and aquatic department, adhering to budgetary goals, analyzing performance, and ensuring optimal operational efficiency within budget.
• Oversee all aspects of operating the fitness center and pool.

Program Development and Management:

• Develop and implement program strategies for offering exceptional fitness and aquatics classes and services for our residents.
• Create and run high-quality, engaging fitness and aquatic programs that cater to the diverse needs of our residents.
• Schedule personal training sessions to work one-on-one with residents, addressing individual needs.
• Create, maintain, and update all resident's Personalized Fitness Plans.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, train, and mentor fitness and aquatics staff, aligning with our brand and fostering professional growth.
• Manage team performance through regular evaluations, setting targets, and providing constructive feedback.

Resident Relationship Management:

• Oversee personalized resident fitness and aquatics offerings, from new resident assessments to engaging current residents in programs.
• Actively communicate with residents, ensuring high satisfaction with fitness and aquatics programming.
• Welcome new residents and present an overview of all fitness-related activities, planning follow-up visits to construct a Personalized Fitness Plan.

Additional Duties:

• Required to test pool water daily and make chemical adjustments as necessary.
• Provide preventive measures and exercise classes that address Fall Prevention.
• Attend Monthly All-Associate and Quarterly Regional Fitness Director/Specialist meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation Management, or related field preferred.
• Certified Lifeguard with current certification from a recognized organization; or ability to obtain certification upon hiring.
• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification preferred.
• AED/CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fitness and aquatics management, preferably in a luxury residential or senior living setting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and manage departmental budget.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with active listening capabilities.
• Physical capability to lift up to 45 pounds and perform exercise demonstrations and classes.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Personal Characteristics:

• Exceptional business acumen with a proven track record of operational and financial success.
• Ability to foster a positive, productive team culture and adhere to brand standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficient in managing high volumes of communication and organizing team accountability.
• High technical aptitude for utilizing fitness equipment, management software, and scheduling tools.
• Enthusiastic about the fitness and wellness industry, promoting a healthy lifestyle particularly with the older adult population.
• Ability to develop a wide range of classes to cover all areas of senior fitness, create appropriate music lists for classes, and deliver fitness-related talks and presentations.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service and building confidence, relationships, and unity through physical activity.