Fitness Center Director jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Vista Del Monte

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

If you're looking for a career that provides more than competitive salaries and wages, and more than great benefits, then consider an opportunity with Vista Del Monte. You'll work for a company that recognizes it cannot meet its customers' needs without first meeting the needs of its employees.

Under general supervision of the Life Enrichment Director, and the Fitness and Aquatics Manager, The Fitness/Aquatics Specialist leads patrons to fitness classes in the centers' Strength Training room and Pool area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Responsible for conducting classes per the Facility class formats and provides music for each class as desired.

-Understands and demonstrates ability to carry out the Fitness and Aquatic Centers' Emergency Response System.

-Observes and ensures policies, procedures and guidelines of the facility are followed while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.

-While instructing in the pool area, the Fitness/Aquatics Specialist also performs the duties of a Fully Licensed Solo Guard ensuring patron safety as per lifeguard protocol.

-Instruct group aquatic exercise classes in our indoor, heated shallow pool,

-Lifeguarding,

-Creating safe and effective classes, monitoring, evaluating and motivating class participants.

-Must enjoy working with seniors.

-Responsible to assess potential hazards and distinguishes between patrons in distress vs. emergency situation and responds accordingly.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years experience working with a senior population
Knowledge of leading an exercise class is preferred, but not required
Bachelor degree in a related field preferred, but not required
CPR/First Aid certified
Lifeguard certification (to be obtained within 3 months of hire)
Hold a current nationally recognized group exercise or personal training certification preferred (AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM, etc)
Able to work with people of diverse physical abilities and limitations.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

competitive wages,
amazing health benefits (medical, dental & vision for 32 hrs per week)
employer paid life insurance,
a great retirement program,
holiday pay,
paid time off (or sick time),
free employee meals,
monthly team meetings and celebrations,
use of the fitness facilities.

If you would like to join our team, we want to meet you! Please apply online, by attaching your resume to this application or in person at the Vista Del Monte Administration Office at 3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The office is open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 am - 5 pm.

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME ONLINE, OR APPLY IN PERSON TO BE CONSIDERED.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, COVID test and criminal background clearance.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person