Wellness Coordinator

Covenant Living Communities and Services

Maryville, KSA

Full Time

Mid

Onsite

2 days ago

Fitness ProgrammingGroup Exercise InstructionTechnogymLifeConnectACSM CertificationCPR Certification

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Fitness ProgrammingGroup Exercise InstructionTechnogym

Part of a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Coordinator.
The purpose is to originate, direct and coordinate all special and ongoing fitness/physical wellness programs under the direction of the resident services director.
The coordinator will promote a comprehensive wellness program consistent with LifeConnect principles.

Manage the fitness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.
Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times.
Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym and other fitness machines.
Facilitates 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.
Provide personal and fitness instruction for residents, including equipment orientation and ongoing progress monitoring.
Work with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical therapy, exercise physiology, gerontology.
Current 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.
CPR and First Aid Certification required and must be kept current.
Experience working with senior adults or equivalent knowledge in long term care and health care industry required.
Two years’ experience in direct fitness programming required; experience in senior adult setting highly desirable.
Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

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 including life, AD&D, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, pet insurance.