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Senior Living Group Fitness Instructor

Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens Salary
Seattle, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
Group Fitness Instructor

Murano is currently searching for a Group Fitness Instructor who is familiar with group fitness program development, planning and instruction of group fitness classes/activities including aquatic group fitness classes.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

  • Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off - 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
  • Free daily meal every shift.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
  • Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
  • Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Pet insurance and team member discounts.
  • Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.
  • A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!


We offer our part-time employees:

  • Free daily meal every shift.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
  • Pet insurance and team member discounts.
  • Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.
  • A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!


Our Group Fitness Instructors:

  • Plan and lead group fitness classes tailored to older adults
  • Promote classes through events and outreach
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment
  • Respond to resident needs with empathy and professionalism
  • Support community wellness goals and perform other duties as needed


If you’re someone with:

  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Group Fitness Certification (ACE or equivalent) within 3 months of hire
  • 2 years of experience, preferably with older adults
  • Strong communication, customer service, and time management skills
  • Knowledge of injury prevention, emergency procedures, and group fitness best practices


Physical Requirements:

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become a Group Fitness Instructor with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

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Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $24 - $31

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