Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Fitness Specialist to join our team. The Fitness Specialist will assess, monitor, and develop individual fitness programs for residents. **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. **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 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. Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. 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