Wellness Coordinator

East Ridge Nursing and Rehab; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ridge Village is seeking a Full-Time Wellness Coordinator to develop and implement programs across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Support that promote health, well-being, engagement, and growth.

The role involves evaluating residents’ fitness interests, planning activities such as Strength & Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Yoga, Balance & Flexibility, and Circuit Training, and coordinating with health professionals to expand programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise/Sports Science required.
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Personal Training Certification required/eligible.
• CPR certification by an accredited training center required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ health and fitness interests and plan activities.
• Create a consistent course schedule (Strength & Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, Balance & Flexibility, Circuit Training).
• Network with health professionals to expand programming across East Ridge Village.
• Promote Lifestyles department and engage residents to live well and age successfully.
• Schedule monthly information sessions on wellness topics for residents.
• Prepare monthly health/fitness inserts for the newsletter.
• Maintain clean, functional fitness equipment across all locations.

Skills

Fitness programming

Group fitness instruction

Program development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise/Sports Science

Job description

East Ridge Village is seeking a Full-Time Wellness Coordinator!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wellness Coordinator develops and implements programs in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Support that provide opportunities for residents and promote a level of health, well-being, engagement, and growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Personally evaluate the health and fitness interests and abilities of residents and plan appropriate activities and courses.
• Create a successful and consistent course schedule including, but not limited to Strength and Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, Balance and Flexibility Class, and Circuit Training.
• Network with exercise and health professionals within the community to build a partnership for additional programming at East Ridge at Cutler Bay, including, but not limited to Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, Health Lecture and Presentations, Free Health Screenings, Internship Opportunities, Self Defense, Fitness Safety, Bicycling, Walking Clubs, Leisure Activities, and Recreational Sports.
• Promote the mission of the Lifestyles department through teamwork in developing a program that appeals to all residents and motivates them to live well and age successfully.
• Schedule monthly information sessions on a wellness topic of choice to promote continued learning and influence participation amongst current and new residents.
• Create an insert for each monthly newsletter over a health/wellness/fitness topic of choice; or as requested by the Director of Community Life.
• Ensure equipment in all fitness locations is clean, working, undamaged, and organized daily. This includes indoor/outdoor pools, wellness and aerobics room, wellness center, and any other common area location used for classes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise/Sports Science
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold or eligible to obtain a Personal Training Certification
• Must be CPR certified by an accredited training center.