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Fitness Specialist

Erickson Living

Peabody, MAFull-time$20–22/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–22/hr
Location
Peabody, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Job overview

Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Fitness Specialist at Brooksby Village to lead personal and group fitness activities for older adults. The role includes assessing residents’ fitness, designing individualized exercise programs, teaching safe techniques, supporting wellness initiatives, and assisting with Aquatic Center operations. The posting offers full-time work at $20–$22 per hour and highlights benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fitness AssessmentExercise Program DesignExercise InstructionWellness Program CoordinationAquatic Safety ChecksGroup Exercise InstructionSpecialized Fitness TrainingSenior Fitness Program EvaluationPersonal Training

Qualifications

1+ Year Related Work ExperienceCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Peabody, MA

Full time

R0106110

Location:

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living

Personal & Group Fitness Trainer for Senior Living

Full-Time

Are you passionate about helping older adults stay active and healthy? Do you love leading fun, engaging, and effective group fitness classes?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Fitness Specialist to join our team - no sales, upselling, or quotas required. Just bring your energy, expertise, and heart for making a difference!

Compensation: commensurate with experience $20-$22/ hour

What we offer

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

  • Reliable income! Guaranteed weekly hours and set wages regardless of business booked.

  • Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

  • PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law

  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

  • 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices

  • Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

  • Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate residents’ current health and functional abilities.

  • Design and implement individualized exercise programs incorporating flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular conditioning.

  • Instruct and educate members on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and maximize results.

  • Support the coordination and delivery of community-wide wellness programs and initiatives.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness environment for all residents.

  • Foster positive relationships with residents and staff, motivating and encouraging active lifestyles.

  • Assist in the daily operations of the Aquatic Center, including performing required water testing and safety checks.

  • Lead engaging group exercise classes tailored to varying ability levels.

  • Provide specialized training for clients with diverse medical conditions and cognitive impairments.

  • What you will need

  • Minimum of 1-year related work experience

  • Current CPR/First Aid certifications.

  • Experience in evaluating fitness programs for seniors is a plus.

  • Personal Training Experience preferred

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Brooksby Village is a beautiful 90-acre continuing care retirement community located in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. 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. Brooksby Village 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,244 open Personal Trainer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–22/hr
  • US median$25–40/hr530 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21/hr, is 40% below the US median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the middle half of Personal Trainer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Personal Trainer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,244 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Personal Trainer postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (262 postings).
Education
60 of the 1,244 open Personal Trainer jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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