Fitness and Wellness Group Instructor (Part-Time)

Medical/Healthcare Shoreline, WA

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Position at CRISTA Senior Living

Location: Shoreline, WA
Employment Status: Part Time
Days: Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Compensation: $22.50 - $28.00, DOE
Benefit Highlights: Retirement Plans, Sick Leave
 
COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
 
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
 
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 
  • Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
  • Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
  • Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
  • Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
  • Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
  • Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
  • Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
  • Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Group Fitness & Wellness Instructor will provide uplifting, ability based movement experiences to residents across CRISTA’s Senior Living campus. Teach scheduled group fitness and wellness classes, build encouraging relationships with residents. Support programs that promote joy, purpose, independence and whole person’s wellbeing. Focus on high quality instruction, resident engagement and creating a safe, welcoming environment where older adults can thrive.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
(General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)
Fitness and Wellness Department Group Instruction:
  • Lead engaging, ability‑based group fitness and wellness classes for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents, using creativity and compassion to make each session safe, enjoyable, and effective.
  • Modify exercises and teaching methods to effectively support residents with varying levels of mobility, physical limitations and cognitive functioning.
  • Create a warm, motivating class environment that encourages participation and fosters joy, confidence, social connection and purposeful engagement.
  • Incorporate whole‑person wellness into programming—including physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
  • Prepare class spaces and equipment, ensuring proper setup, sanitation, and safe use of all fitness materials.
  • Support residents through relational engagement, encouragement, and trauma‑informed, adaptable communication that builds trust and confidence.
  • Promote safe program operations by following proper body mechanics, adhering to safety practices, and responding appropriately to resident needs or incidents.
  • Collaborate and communicate with the Fitness & Wellness team, care staff and supervisors regarding resident observations, safety concerns, or changes in condition.
  • Support the broader Fitness & Wellness program through wellness education, activity promotion, attendance tracking, incident documentation, and participation in emergency and safety protocols.
Additional Duties:
  • Track class attendance and complete incident reports as needed to support accurate documentation and resident safety.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
 
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED
  • Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
  • Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
  • Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
  • Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
  • Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
  • Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
  • Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EXPERIENCE 
  • Demonstrate experience teaching group fitness, leading movement based programs, or supporting older adults and special populations.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 
  • A nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.) or a valid K–12 Public Educator Certification in Physical Education and Health Education, which will be accepted in lieu of a standard industry credential
  • Current CPR/AED Certification
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Audio and visual system operation. Basic data entry.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 
  • Full agreement with the CRISTA doctrinal statement.
  • Ability to pass background check relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113).
  • Utilize a warm, encouraging communication style, with the ability to adapt instruction and use trauma‑informed, resident‑centered approaches.  
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
EXPERIENCE 
  • 3 plus year of fitness and wellness programming and teaching experience.
  • 1-2 years in the senior living industry.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 
  • Additional fitness and/or wellness related certifications.
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE 
  • Client services software.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 
  • Active membership in professional organizations.
  • Experience working as a physical education and/or health educator.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
 
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

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