Fitness Specialist

Ascend Rehab - Twins Cities Metro (Saint Therese of Corcoran location)

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Part-Time | Fitness Specialist

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 30-35 hours per week.

Available Shifts:

Days

Pay Range: $25.50-$30.77 per hour

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

Do Work That Actually Matters

At Ascend Rehab, you're not just treating patients-you're helping people regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

We're part of Saint Therese, a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization and a Top 200 Workplace, which means our focus is simple: people first, always. No unnecessary red tape. No "productivity over people" culture. Just meaningful care, strong clinical support, and a team that has your back.

The Difference You'll Make

1. Facilitate exercise and wellness program services to seniors 55-90+ years young
2. Focus on promotion of health; enhancing relaxation, balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and cognitive stimulation for clients (residents, tenants, and the greater community).
3. Administer wellness protocols in 1:1 personal sessions
4. Lead land and/or water based classes, and monitor open gym/swim clients.
5. Responsible for providing quality client care that may include: assisting therapists with rehab services, transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning and validating client concerns.

Qualifications Required:

Education Required:

1. Two-year Associates of Arts Degree as Assistants in either PT/OT
2. And/or a degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Exercise Physiology and certified by the respective associations as required

Experience Preferred:

1. Experience working with seniors desired
2. Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision
3. High level of commitment to compassionate customer service
4. Maintained awareness and sensitivity to client needs, interests and abilities

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations
2. Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision
3. Proven history of good judgment, integrity and consideration to others
4. High level of commitment to compassionate customer service
5. Ability to meet physical demands of the position including ability to turn, lift, and carry

The Perks

1. Competitive pay with credit for experience
2. Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
3. HSA / FSA options
4. Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
5. PTO and sick time
6. 403(b) with employer match
7. Tuition discounts and scholarships
8. PSLF Eligible Employer
9. Employee discount program
10. Pet insurance

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss next steps.

Ascend/Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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