Wellness Coordinator (Group Fitness & Active Aging)

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center use at most facilities

Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Tuition

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to originate, direct and coordinate fitness and wellness programs for residents and staff under the guidance of the resident services director. The role includes managing the fitness center, leading group classes, assessing residents, and collaborating with clinical staff to provide preventive health services.

Ideal candidates hold ACSM certifications, CPR/First Aid, and a BS in a related field, with 2+ years in fitness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology or gerontology.
• ACSM Health Fitness Specialist or Group Health Instructor required at time of or within 3 months of hire.
• Specialty certificates like personal trainer, Tai Chi, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic certification are highly desired.
• ACSM certification must be kept current.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required and kept current.
• Experience with senior adults or long-term care/healthcare industry required.
• Two years’ experience in direct fitness programming; senior adult setting desirable.
• Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fitness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.
• Lead group exercise classes, monitor and adjust types of classes and times for residents.
• Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
• Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym and other fitness machines.
• Facilitate senior fitness tests with residents; enter information into LifeConnect or Technogym.
• Develop individual comprehensive fitness programs addressing residents’ needs and abilities across care levels.
• Provide personal and fitness instruction including equipment orientation, a fitness assessment and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure rehabilitative services as indicated.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Program development

Resident assessments

Wellness programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field (PT, exercise physiology, gerontology)

Job description

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.
• Facilitate 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 includes 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 Chi, 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

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. 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.