Wellness Coordinator - Westminster Palms

Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Westminster Palms is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to lead the community fitness program at our Life Plan Community near St. Petersburg, FL. The role includes planning classes, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and engagement for residents and employees.

Requirements include a health-related degree, CPR/First Aid and certified fitness credentials. Strong teaching skills and ability to work with diverse residents are essential, with full-time scheduling and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year College degree or Associate degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: CPR, Aquatics exercise leadership, First Aid and Fitness.
• Fitness certifications must be from recognized bodies (ACSM, SA, ASEA, Cooper Institute, NSCA, ACE).
• Experience in instructing various exercise equipment; ability to work with mentally and physically impaired residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate the community fitness program.
• Oversee day-to-day Fitness Center operations and ensure equipment is safe.
• Lead fitness classes and seminars per schedule.
• Manage Senior Fitness Testing and physician consent forms.
• Maintain monthly fitness data and membership records.

Skills

Teaching skills

Fitness instruction

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

4-year College degree or Associate degree in a health-related field

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Aquatics Exercise Leadership Certification

Fitness Certification (ACSM/AAFA/NSCA/ACE etc.)

Job description

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our life Plan Community, Westminster Palms, is located steps away from Tampa Bay and minutes from vibrant downtown St. Petersburg. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care for the 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement.

We are currently searching for a Wellness Coordinator to work at our Life Plan Community. This role is responsible for the overall community fitness program.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (80 hours Bi-weekly)

This position is responsible for:

• Responsible for the strategic planning and operations of the department by implementing cost control measures and meeting budget goals.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fitness Center. Inspect and verify that fitness equipment is operating in optimal conditions and that residents/employees are properly operating the fitness equipment.
• Conducts fitness classes following the established schedule; responsible for the preparation of Fitness Classes and seminars in the community.
• Responsible for the Senior Fitness Testing and the completion of Physician Consent Forms.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the monthly fitness data and membership information into the fitness system.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4-year College degree or Associate degree in a health-related field and equivalent of experience plus.
• Certifications: CPR, Aquatics exercise leadership, First Aid and Fitness.
• Fitness certification must be through one of the following credentialing bodies: American College of Sports Medicine, American Senior Fitness Association, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, National Strength and Conditioning Association, or American Council on Exercise.
• Experience in the instruction of various pieces of exercise equipment. Ability to work with mentally and physically impaired residents.
• CPR, aquatics exercise leadership certification preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills with basic Windows knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team membersare valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We arecommitted to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paidtime off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork,communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members aresupported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• First Aid
• CPR Certified

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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