Activity Coordinator

St. John's United; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s United seeks a Wellness/Life Enrichment Coordinator to support the Director of Community Life in planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness activities for Skyridge residents. You will foster a culture of health, organize events, and drive engagement through diverse programs.

The role requires coordinating with staff, residents, families, and volunteers, maintaining calendars, and promoting the Eden Alternative philosophy in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of community resources and events to enhance Wellness programs.
• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn calendar/poster creation.
• Must have valid MT driver’s license; CDL endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for residents across care levels.
• Develop and maintain wellness and life enrichment programs.
• Engage residents to sustain participation and motivation.
• Coordinate community outreach events and health education presentations.
• Maintain activity calendars and calendars/posters; communicate with families.

Skills

Community resources

Program planning

Time management

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DEPARTMENT: WELLNESSPOSITION TITLE: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATORRESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFEEXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY IIEXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt______________________________________________________________________________________SUMMARY:This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Life to coordinate, develop, implement and monitor wellness and life enrichment programs for the residents of Skyridge.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: ResponsibilitiesPlans and coordinates activities for residents in multi-levels of careCreates, enhances, and maintains a culture of health, fitness and overall wellnessMaintains and improves Wellness and Life Enrichment programs with innovation in order to avoid resident participation burnout. To keep residents fully engaged in day-to-day activities and wellness classesContributes to developing and maintaining resident participation and engagementPortrays an energetic, upbeat, vibrant attitude to enhance resident motivation and participation.Participates in and cultivates community relationships and outreach events such as health fairs and education presentationsHas a strong understanding of the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and strive to incorporate these in Wellness and life Enrichment planning.Coordinate and transport residents via campus vehicles for off-campus activitiesLead a variety of exercise classes and group activitiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: CommunicationComplete necessary documentationHas daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests.Maintains relations between community members, visitors and guests of residents and vendorsCreate calendars, make posters & write the daily Chronicle for residentsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: SafetyObeys safety rules of St. John’s UnitedAttends mandatory safety in-servicesKeeps activity area and storage areas clean and orderlyESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer ServiceSupports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service*Let the Mission be your guide*Make eye contact and smile*Greet & welcome each and every person*Seek out personal contact*Provide immediate service-listen & act*Use appropriate body language at all times*Be gracious to each & every personESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee ResponsibilitiesFollows policy and procedures on TB testing.Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.Attends all mandatory in-servicesPerforms other duties as assigned by the Regional AdministratorREQUIREMENTS:Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:• Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the Wellness and Life Enrichment program interesting and challenging to residents.• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently• Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn computer programs to create calendars, posters and communicate with team members and families• Have the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously• Ability to work under time deadlines and manage time efficiently• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work individually as well as contribute to team discussions and planning• Must possess a valid MT Driver’s License, CDL endorsement preferred.• Must possess a good driving recordPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal health care environment.The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.