Fitness and Aquatic Coordinator

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,390 - 49,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan with company 


Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking a Fitness and Aquatics Coordinator to assist the Fitness and Wellness Manager with program planning, budgeting and overall administration of the Fitness/Aquatics Center, ensuring a safe environment for residents.

The role includes planning land- and water-based classes, supervising programs, promoting services within the organization, and contributing to pool maintenance and facility care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading group exercise classes and providing personal training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to work with a diverse group of residents and associates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and instruct land-based exercise classes for residents with adaptations for populations.
• Develop, schedule and instruct aquatic exercise classes.
• Promote programs and respond to complaints professionally.
• Create and supervise individualized land- and water-based exercise plans.
• Instruct live-streamed exercise classes when needed.
• Ensure orientation is completed before activity participation.
• Design exercise programs for staff and monitor progress.
• Develop creative fitness programs and present recommendations to staff and residents.
• Monitor pool and ensure safety.
• Assist with facility upkeep including pool maintenance and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Group exercise classes

Personal training

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience substitution for degree

Job description

The Fitness and Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Fitness and Wellness Manager in planning, programming, budgeting, and overall administration of the Fitness/Aquatics Center while maintaining a safe environment.

The starting hourly range for this position is $25.69 to $35.97. Pay rates are determined based on years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and instruct land-based exercise classes that meet the needs and abilities of residents. Classes should be adapted to specific populations and may include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, and conditioning classes utilizing exercise equipment (machines, mats, bands, hand weights), as well as seated and standing exercise classes
• Develop, schedule, and instruct recreational aquatics exercise classes and services that meet the needs and abilities of participants. Classes should be adapted to specific populations and may include, but are not limited to, moderate-intensity cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, low-intensity range-of-motion exercises, water walking, and other aquatic exercise programs designed to meet the participants’ needs
• Promote and communicate the Fitness and Aquatics Center programs to residents throughout the organization using a variety of communication methods. Responds to complaints and concerns professionally, graciously, and proactively
• Develop, implement, supervise, and modify individualized land- and water-based exercise plans that accommodate the varied physical and cognitive abilities of the population
• Develop, schedule, and instruct live-streamed exercise classes for residents as needed
• Create protocols for individualized exercise programs based on participants’ health considerations. Ensure all participants complete an orientation before participating in any activity
• Assist in designing individualized exercise programs for staff members, monitor participant progress, and provide recommendations as appropriate
• Design creative and progressive fitness and aquatics exercise programs, monitor their effectiveness, and prepare and present recommendations to staff and residents as appropriate
• Monitor the pool and its users for safety
• Contribute to the care of the facility, including, but not limited to, regular pool maintenance, cleaning exercise equipment, and maintaining pool towels and other facility supplies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fitness facility, including leading group exercise classes and providing personal training
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of residents and associates
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required

Requirements

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor
• Senior Fitness Certification
• CPR and First aid certification
• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or similar field preferred
• Four years of relevant experience can be substituted for degree requirements

Benefits Snapshot

• Paid time off package
• Education program offering financial assistance with education costs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted meals while working
• Paid holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits