Wellness Coordinator , Part-Time

Masonic Homes of California; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented environment

401K plan contributions

Job summary

Masonic Homes of California is seeking an Active Living Program Guide II to plan, organize, and direct therapeutic recreation programs benefiting residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being. The role includes coordinating care plan interventions with Clinical and Social Services staff.

The position emphasizes promoting spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs, and requires directing and mentoring staff for effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• Three+ years recent experience leading exercise classes.
• Recreation/Gym programming experience.
• Clear verbal communication in English and comfort in leading group discussions.
• Experience in OBRA and Title 22 regulated settings preferred.
• Interest in working with an older population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate fitness and wellness programs and classes.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide wellness education resources.
• Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.
• Track attendance and participation data for wellness events.
• Maintain fitness equipment and facilities.
• Develop wellness campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle participation.
• Explain wellness programs to residents and respond to inquiries.
• Orient contractors and outside providers and schedule health/wellness staff.
• Organize wellness events such as information sessions or health drives.
• Support Active Living Department events and cross-train with other teams.

Skills

Older adults

Exercise class leadership

Recreation programming

Clear English communication

OBRA/Title 22 experience

Education

BS in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health Science or related field

AFAA Group Certification (preferred)

First Aid Certification (required or ability to obtain)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Active Living Program Supervisor, will work with the Active Living Program team to plan, organize, and direct therapeutic recreation programs to affect improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Active Living Program Guide II will promote the spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs of residents on a group and individual basis. Will be able to prepare, coordinate, and provide directions to Clinical and Social Services staff for implementation of care plan interventions.

Pay Range $25.00 to $27.00/hourly

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Active Living Program Supervisor, will work with the Active Living Program team to plan, organize, and direct therapeutic recreation programs to affect improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Active Living Program Guide II will promote the spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs of residents on a group and individual basis. Will be able to prepare, coordinate, and provide directions to Clinical and Social Services staff for implementation of care plan interventions.

Essential Functions

• Develop and coordinate fitness and wellness programs, events, and services, such as yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
• Develop and coordinate with other departments to produce wellness and fitness education and resources such as newsletters, contributions to the Messenger, and focused seminars for residents and staff.
• Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.
• Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
• Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
• Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness and wellness programs.
• Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
• Orient contractors and outside providers and coordinate schedules of health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
• Respond to customer for information about wellness programs or services.
• Organize fitness or wellness events or programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, or organized runs or walks.
• Operate, and instruct others in, proper operation of fitness equipment, such as weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.
• Manager or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment, including pool.
• Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
• Partner with Clinical, Facilities Services, and Rehab. Vendor to ensure residents receiving appropriate services, have well-maintained fitness areas, and have access to additional services and education as needed.
• Support Active Living Department events and classes.
• Cross train with other areas of the Active Living Department and assist with group facilitation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities And Experience

• Interest in working with an older population
• Three+ years recent experience leading exercise classes
• Recreation/Gym programming experience
• Clear verbal communication in English and comfort in leading group discussions
• Experience working in an OBRA and Title 22 regulated setting preferred.

Educational Requirements/Licenses/Certificates

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• BS in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health Science, Education or related field
• AFAA Group Certification (preferred but not required)
• Current First Aid Certification or the ability to become First Aid Certified

Benefits

At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan