What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health & Fitness Assistant Manager position at Peninsula Health Care District?
The Position
The Peninsula Health Care District Health & Fitness Center is responsible for assuring exceptional customer service and seamless center operations. This person is passionate about health, wellness, and transforming the lives of older adults. It is preferred qualified candidates to have experience working with older adults and the desire to inspire and motivate older adults to live active healthy lives.
Job Relationships
Responsible to: PHCD Health & Fitness Center Director
Workers supervised: As directed by Health & Fitness Center Director
Interrelationships: Health & Fitness Center members and PHCD teammates
Job Responsibilities
Fitness
- Provide fitness evaluations in accordance with Fitness Center procedures, industry standards, and ACSM guidelines.
- Design and implement appropriate exercise programs for members, including those with special needs.
- Develop and deliver a variety of senior-focused fitness classes, such as strength training, low-impact aerobics, balance exercises, and stretching routines. Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Zumba, dancing are a plus.
- Teach fitness techniques and proper form to minimize injury and maximize benefits.
- Ensure proper use of fitness equipment and maintain a safe environment during classes.
- Stay informed on the latest fitness trends, techniques, and guidelines for older adults.
- Assist with HFC specialized programs i.e. diabetes prevention program, fall prevention, and more.
- Conduct classes at center and satellite locations, as well as personal and small group training sessions.
- Maintain and acquire fitness certifications as needed by HFC.
Senior Wellness
- Connect members with local senior-friendly services, such as transportation, meal/grocery delivery, pharmacy pickups, or home healthcare.
- Maintain a directory of free or low-cost community resources like senior activity centers, libraries, and parks.
- Build relationships with local businesses and agencies (relevant to our population and mission) to offer exclusive discounts or services.
- Establish a network of agencies that helps increase access to HFC services/programming and provide basic needs.
- Help members find local volunteering opportunities that suit their interests and abilities.
- Develop socialization programming, and lead activities.
- Collaborate with senior case managers to connect seniors with services.
Customer Service
- Register members, schedule appointments, process payments, etc.
- Answer phone, greet members and guests, conduct tours, answer questions about our fitness center.
- Understanding of insurance providers available at the HFC.
- Check and restock supplies such as coffee, tea, cups, towels, etc.
Outreach
- Help with membership recruitment
- Participate in community outreach/engagement events
Communications
- Develop a content calendar to ensure consistent posting across all media platforms.
- Align content with seasonal events, special promotions, and community themes relevant to seniors.
- Create engaging graphics, photos, and videos showcasing fitness classes, events, and success stories.
- Capture moments of member interaction and participation to highlight the community's spirit.
- Draft educational posts on topics like senior fitness tips, wellness advice, and healthy living.
- Draft newsletter articles about health and wellness as needed.
- Help HFC Director maintain and update HFC website with the most relevant up-to-date information.
Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Skills
- 3-5 years of working with older adults
- Must be eager to learn and continue professional development and education
- Willingness to be trained on physical fitness and proper exercise techniques
- Possess exemplary service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
Certifications/Licenses
- CPR/AED Certification
- Fitness Certification (NASM, NSCA, ACE, etc.)
- BLS/First Aid
Education
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in a related field of health/fitness preferred, or experience equivalent to five years in the industry
Compensation Benefits
- $25 - $35 per hour
- 40 hours/week - morning and evening shift
- Employee discount on membership/classes/paid services
- Full Benefits: CalPERS Pension, CalPERS Health, Delta Dental Plan, VSP Vision Plan and Life Insurance
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Accrued PTO- (eligible for up to 13 days in the first year of employment)
Position Open Until Filled.
Salary : $25 - $35