Fitness and Aquatic Coordinator

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Fitness and Aquatics Coordinator assists the Fitness and Wellness Manager with all aspects of the Fitness and Wellness department, including personal training, group exercise, and wellness initiatives. The role develops, schedules, and instructs land-based and aquatic exercise classes tailored to participants’ needs and abilities, and supports individualized exercise planning for residents and staff. The coordinator also promotes department programs, monitors participant and pool safety, and helps care for the facility and its equipment.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fitness facility, including leading group exercise classes and providing personal training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of residents and associates.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Certified Personal Trainer certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
• Senior Fitness Certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Associate’s degree required; four years of relevant experience can be substituted for degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and instruct land-based exercise classes suited to residents’ needs and abilities, adapting classes for specific populations and incorporating cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, and conditioning activities.
• Develop, schedule, and instruct recreational aquatic exercise classes and services suited to participants’ needs and abilities.
• Promote and communicate Fitness and Aquatics Center programs to residents throughout the organization using a variety of communication methods.
• Respond to complaints and concerns professionally, graciously, and proactively.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and modify individualized land- and water-based exercise plans that accommodate varied physical and cognitive abilities.
• Develop, schedule, and instruct live-streamed exercise classes for residents as needed.
• Create protocols for individualized exercise programs based on participants’ health considerations.
• Ensure all participants complete an orientation before participating in any activity.
• Assist in designing individualized exercise programs for staff members, monitor participant progress, and provide recommendations as appropriate.
• Design progressive fitness and aquatics programs, monitor their effectiveness, and prepare and present recommendations to staff and residents as appropriate.
• Monitor the pool and its users for safety.
• Contribute to facility care, including regular pool maintenance, cleaning exercise equipment, and maintaining pool towels and other supplies.

Benefits

• Paid time off package
• Education program offering financial assistance with education costs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted meals while working
• Paid holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree