About this role
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Fitness Ambassador (Part-Time)
Kissing Tree | San Marcos, TX
$18.00–$20.00/hour + Paid Sick Time + Growth Opportunities
Hiring range based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Schedule: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends required. Fitness facilities are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Cohere Way
Trust. Spirit. Reciprocity. Legacy.
At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity.
We do more than manage communities. We bring people together, build meaningful relationships, and create places where people feel connected, valued, and inspired to thrive.
Through partnerships with some of the nation's most innovative master-planned communities, we're reimagining what community living can be. Our approach is rooted in hospitality, collaboration, and the belief that the strongest communities aren't simply managed. They're built together.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a part-time Fitness Ambassador to join our team at Kissing Tree, a growing 55+ active adult community in San Marcos, Texas. Home to approximately 1,500 households in the heart of the Hill Country, Kissing Tree offers resort-style amenities, including a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course, pickleball, and a full calendar of clubs, classes, and social events.
In this role, you'll be a familiar, welcoming face in our fitness facilities, helping residents stay active, connected, and engaged. From supporting fitness classes and assisting residents to keeping our facilities clean, safe, and ready for use, you'll play an important part in creating a positive wellness experience every day.
If you love fitness, enjoy building relationships, and take pride in creating a welcoming environment where people feel comfortable and supported, we'd love to meet you.
Why People Choose Cohere
The best communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. That's why we invest in our team members and create opportunities to thrive personally and professionally.
Benefits Highlights:
- Time to Recharge: Paid sick time.
- Growth & Development: Professional development and opportunities to grow your career with Cohere.
What You'll Do
Resident Engagement & Customer Service
- Welcome residents and guests, build meaningful relationships, and create a friendly, inclusive fitness environment.
- Answer questions, assist with routine concerns, and encourage participation in fitness classes and wellness programs.
- Share resident feedback, facility needs, and operational concerns with the Fitness Manager.
Fitness Programs & Class Support
- Assist instructors, trainers, and participants with fitness classes, wellness programs, and activities.
- Set up and break down rooms, equipment, and supplies to keep classes running smoothly.
- Help maintain an organized, positive, and engaging experience for participants.
Facility Cleanliness & Readiness
- Perform routine cleaning throughout the day in fitness areas and indoor and outdoor pool facilities, including light restroom cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, and resetting furniture.
- Keep fitness equipment, supplies, and shared spaces clean, organized, and ready for resident use.
- Monitor equipment and facility conditions, reporting maintenance or supply needs to the Fitness Manager.
Safety & Daily Operations
- Monitor fitness spaces for safety concerns, appropriate equipment use, and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Provide basic guidance on safe equipment use and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Support daily operations, equipment inventories, routine administrative tasks, and other team activities as needed.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 0–1 year of experience in fitness, recreation, hospitality, customer service, or another resident- or guest-facing role.
- A genuine interest in fitness, health, and wellness, with basic knowledge of fitness equipment and safe usage practices.
- Friendly, approachable, and comfortable building relationships with residents and guests.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
- Comfortable using basic technology and learning scheduling, reservation, and fitness-related systems.
- Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification preferred. Candidates without certification must be willing to obtain and maintain an approved certification within the required timeframe.
- Coursework in fitness, recreation, wellness, hospitality, or a related field is a plus. Students pursuing a degree in Exercise and Sports Science or a related field are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
- Availability: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on community needs.
- Certifications: Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain certification within the required timeframe.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently stand, walk, and move throughout fitness and pool facilities; lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 30–50 pounds; and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Facility Support: Comfortable performing routine cleaning and janitorial duties as part of daily responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cohere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and respected.