Wellness Coordinator

Garden Healthcare; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ridge Village in Cutler Bay, FL seeks a Full-Time Wellness Coordinator to develop and implement health, well-being, and engagement programs across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Support.

The role includes scheduling classes such as Strength and Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, Balance and Flexibility, and Circuit Training, and forming partnerships with local health professionals to expand programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise/Sports Science is required.
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Personal Training Certification.
• Must be CPR certified by an accredited training center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the health and fitness interests and abilities of residents and plan appropriate activities.
• Create a consistent course schedule including Strength and Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, Balance and Flexibility, and Circuit Training.
• Network with exercise and health professionals to build partnerships for additional programming.
• Promote the Wellness mission through teamwork and engaging programs for all residents.
• Schedule monthly information sessions to promote continued learning and participation.
• Create monthly health/wellness/fitness newsletter inserts as requested.
• Ensure fitness equipment is clean, working, and organized daily in all locations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and/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.