Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Situated on 120 beautiful acres in Silver Spring, Maryland, Riderwood is the largest continuing care retirement community in the United States. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. We are hiring a Fitness Specialist who will bring energy and enthusiasm to our team! Put your passion for fitness to work in meaningful ways in a non-traditional setting. The Fitness Specialist is responsible for promoting wellness throughout the community, working with seniors individually and leading group exercise classes. **How you will make an impact:** + Assisting Fitness Coordinators in monitoring the daily operations of the 4 onsite Fitness Centers + Leading 1-1 personal training as well as group exercise and specialty classes + Assisting with the promotion, coordination, and implementation of exercise programs and campus wide events + Building relationships with residents and staff, encouraging physical activity and overall wellness. **What we offer:** + Compensation: Starting at $22.00 per hour + Gated community with 24/7 security. + Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO + 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible. + Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available. + Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age. + A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees. + Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices + A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission. **What you will need:** + Associate's Degree in Health Education/Physical Education or related field; Bachelor's Degree in Health/Fitness Related/Physical Education field + Minimum of one (1) year related work experience. Experience may be substituted if Bachelor's degree is in a related field. + Certification through a national organization (ACSM, ACE, NASM) preferred. + Current CPR/First Aid certification. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.