Wellness Instructor — Exercise Physiologist
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Exercise Science / Kinesiology, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates, Wellness, Athletic Trainer / Fitness Instructor
Wellness Instructor | Senior Fitness
Status: Part-time
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Wage Scale: $20-$25/hr DOE
Location: Ovation Sienna Hills, 1525 E Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780
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Bring movement, strength, and energy to active senior living. We are seeking a passionate Wellness Instructor to lead structured fitness and movement classes for older adults at Ovation Sienna Hills. This is a true instructor role — not a coordinator — ideal for someone who enjoys teaching group exercise and adapting workouts for varying ability levels.
You will lead engaging, safe, and results-focused classes that support strength, mobility, balance, and overall wellness for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and instruct group fitness classes for seniors, such as:
- Cardio & low-impact aerobics
- Strength & weight training
- Cardio drumming
- Chair yoga & flexibility classes
- Tai chi / balance & mobility
- Pool / aqua fitness classes
- Demonstrate proper form, technique, and safety modifications
- Adapt exercises for varying physical abilities and mobility levels
- Create a welcoming, encouraging, and inclusive class environment
- Monitor participants for safety and proper movement
- Coordinate class setup and equipment use
- Maintain clean and safe workout areas
- Track attendance and participation as requested
- Collaborate with community leadership and wellness staff on class schedules
Preferred Certifications (any of the following)
- Degree required in Exercise Science or related field
- Group Fitness Instructor certification
- Personal Trainer certification
- Senior Fitness certification
- Yoga or Tai Chi instructor certification
- Aquatic fitness certification
- CPR / First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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