Wellness Coordinator

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covenant Living seeks a Wellness Coordinator to originate, direct, and coordinate fitness and wellness programs for residents and staff. You will promote a comprehensive LifeConnect-aligned wellness program and monitor progress across all wellness dimensions.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor’s degree, ACSM certification, CPR/First Aid, and experience with senior populations. Position includes benefits and a collaborative campus environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, gerontology.
• ACSM Health Fitness Specialist or Group Health Instructor required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required and current.
• Experience with senior adults and long-term care settings.
• Two years’ experience in direct fitness programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage fitness center operations including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.
• Lead group exercise classes and adjust offerings to residents’ interests.
• Develop comprehensive fitness programs addressing residents' needs across all care levels.
• Provide personal fitness instruction including assessments and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator on preventive health programs.

Skills

Fitness programming

Group exercise instruction

Senior living

Resident engagement

Budget management

People leadership

ACSM certification

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

LifeConnect

Technogym

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to originate, direct and coordinate all special and ongoing fitness/physical wellness programs under the direction of the resident services director in accordance with established policies and procedures. The coordinator will represent the campus in promoting a comprehensive wellness program that is consistent with the principles of LifeConnect, addresses all dimensions of wellness and encourages a commitment to optimizing the health and well-being of all residents and staff.

In this role, the Wellness Coordinator will:

• Manage the fitness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.
• Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times to meet the interest and needs of residents.
• Programming will include purpose based and functional fitness classes as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to senior living communities.
• Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
• Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym, other fitness machines in the fitness center.
• Facilitates senior fitness tests with residents; enter information into LifeConnect or Technogym technology.
• Develop individual comprehensive fitness program that addresses individual resident’s needs and abilities in all levels of care.
• Provide personal and fitness instruction for residents, which include equipment orientation, a personal fitness assessment and monitoring ongoing-progress of residents.
• Work with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure provision of rehabilitative services as medically indicated.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, gerontology.
• Current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist or Group Health Instructor required at time of or within 3 months of hire.
• Specialty certificate highly desired such as personal trainer, Tai Chai, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic certification.
• A.C.S.M. certification must be kept current.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are required and must be kept current.
• Experience working with senior adults or equivalent knowledge and experience in the long-term care and health care industry required.
• Two years’ experience in direct fitness programming required; experience in a senior adult setting highly desirable.
• Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

Compensation Pay Range:

$22.40 - $30.44 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $22.40 - $30.44 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents.

Standards of Behavior:

• Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed.
• Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions.
• Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties.
• Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives.

We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.