Movement and Wellness Specialist

Spring Dell Center, Inc; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free $10,000 Life Insurance/AD&D

Direct Deposit

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Spring Dell Center, Inc. in Charles County, MD, seeks a Movement and Wellness Specialist to design and facilitate engaging activities for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, promoting movement, wellness, and independence.

The role emphasizes inclusive, accessible programming, collaboration with support teams, and documenting progress, with a 8:00am–4:00pm schedule, full-time status, and an annual salary of $50,232.

Qualifications

• Must have background in movement/therapies with minimum 6 months experience.
• Certified Adaptive Personal Trainer or must be obtained within 3 months of hiring.
• Experience in personal and group sessions (at least 1 year).
• Able to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Demonstrates time management and dependability.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of adaptive fitness techniques.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Genuine passion for helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate movement and wellness activities reflecting each participant's abilities and goals.
• Lead individual and small-group sessions to encourage participation and healthy routines.
• Modify activities to promote accessibility and meaningful participation.
• Observe and document progress toward movement and wellness goals.
• Reinforce participant achievements to build confidence and motivation.
• Collaborate with support professionals, families, and staff to align wellness goals.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment encouraging skill development and independence.
• Promote wellness through movement, recreation, and community participation.
• Maintain documentation related to activities, involvement, progress, and outcomes.
• Assist with new wellness initiatives and events.

Skills

Movement/therapy background

Adaptive fitness techniques

Experience with disabilities

Time management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Lifting/pulling/pushing

Experience in personal/group sessions

Developmental disabilities knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Passion for helping others

Education

Adaptive Personal Trainer Certification

Job description

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Movement and Wellness Specialist

Hourly Salary: $50,232/annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Hours per pay period: 80

Location: Charles County, MD

Job Description:

Are you passionate about promoting movement, wellness, and healthy lifestyles for people of all abilities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Movement & Wellness Specialist to develop and facilitate engaging wellness activities for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. In this role, you will help participants increase physical activity, improve functional movement, build healthy habits, and develop greater confidence in their abilities. Through individualized and group-based activities, the Movement & Wellness Specialist will create inclusive opportunities that may focus on mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and overall wellness.

This role goes beyond exercise by making movement enjoyable, accessible, and meaningful while supporting each participant’s abilities, interests, wellness goals, and independence.

Duties Include but not limited to:

• Develop and facilitate engaging movement and wellness activities that reflect each participant’s abilities, interests, support needs, and personal wellness goals.
• Lead individual and small-group wellness sessions that encourage participation, physical activity, confidence, and healthy routines in a safe and supportive setting.
• Modify activities, movements, equipment, and level of support to promote accessibility and meaningful participation for people with varying physical, intellectual, and developmental abilities.
• Observe and document participant engagement and progress toward individualized movement and wellness goals, including improvements in mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and participation.
• Recognize and reinforce individual achievements and progress, helping participants build confidence and motivation to remain active.
• Work collaboratively with direct support professionals, program staff, families, caregivers, and other members of the participant’s support team, as appropriate, to promote consistency with wellness goals.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where participants feel comfortable exploring movement, developing new skills, and working toward greater independence.
• Promote wellness through activities that incorporate movement, recreation, healthy lifestyle choices, and opportunities for active community participation.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to wellness activities, participant involvement, progress, and program outcomes.
• Assist with the development of new wellness initiatives, group activities, challenges, and events that encourage participants to remain active and engaged.

Qualifications:

• Background in movement/therapies with minimum 6 month experience
• Certified Adaptive Personal Trainer (or must be obtained within 3 months of hiring)
• Experience in personal and group sessions (at least 1 year)
• Perform physical activities such as: lifting, pushing and pulling
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred
• Demonstrate sound time management and dependability
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of adaptive fitness techniques
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Basic Computer Skills
• A genuine passion for helping others succeed

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Direct Deposit
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave