Wellness Assistant - Part Time with the potential to transition to Full Time

Croasdaile Village; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health/Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Croasdaile Village in Durham, NC is seeking a part-time Wellness Assistant to enhance the quality of life for seniors through fitness activities. The role includes assisting the Wellness Director, conducting fitness assessments, teaching exercise classes, and maintaining the fitness environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with older adults, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Wellness Director with special events.
• Provide fitness assessments and training sessions.
• Teach/substitute exercise classes for seniors.
• Maintain accurate records and class attendance.
• Maintain pool and fitness areas.

Skills

Ability to work comfortably with older adults

Understanding aging population needs

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Personal training/group exercise certifications

1 year experience with seniors

Job description

Overview

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Join our team. If you’re looking for a career with a strong, supportive group doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider Croasdaile Village. You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Croasdaile Village is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Health/Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Position

Wellness Assistant - Part Time

Location: Durham, NC

Job Id: 705

# of Openings: 1

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am–1pm; Tuesday, Thursday 12pm–6pm

At Croasdaile Village, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training and retraining our staff. Our mission of providing excellent services leading to an abundant life is an important goal of our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about vaccination status. This could include MMR, chickenpox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Wellness Director with setting up and promoting special events on campus including Wellness Fair, Fall Prevention Week, Senior Olympics, Triathlon, etc.
• Provides and schedules ongoing fitness assessments and personal training sessions
• Teaches and/or substitutes exercise classes for seniors and employees including Aqua Strength, Dance Fitness, Circuit Training, Boxing, Weights and Bands, Balance, Yoga, etc.
• Keeps accurate client records and tracks class attendance through electronic portal
• Maintains pool and fitness areas
• Other duties as assigned by Wellness Director

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work comfortably with older adults
• Understanding and accommodating the needs associated with the aging population
• Intermediate computer skills with ability to learn new technology

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have CPR certification or willing to obtain
• Nationally recognized personal training and/or group exercise certifications, i.e. ACSM, NASM, ACE
• At least one year working with the senior population

Hospitality Promises

• You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile.
• You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect.
• You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly.
• You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• You will hold yourself and others accountable.
• You will make our residents feel important.
• You will embrace and value everyone’s differences.
• You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.