Fitness Coordinator

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Tulsa, OK

1d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Fitness Coordinator originates, directs, and coordinates special and ongoing fitness and physical wellness programs under the direction of the resident services director and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The coordinator represents the campus in promoting a comprehensive wellness program consistent with the principles of LifeConnect, addressing all dimensions of wellness and encouraging residents and staff to optimize their health and well-being. The position manages fitness center operations, leads and adjusts group exercise programming to suit residents’ interests and needs, and encourages participation. Programming includes purpose-based and functional fitness as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to senior living communities. The coordinator also provides individual fitness programming, instruction, assessments, and progress monitoring, and collaborates with clinical and therapy staff on preventive health, balance assessments, and medically indicated rehabilitative services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, or gerontology is preferred.
Current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist or Group Health Instructor certification is required at the time of hire or within three months of hire; certification must be kept current.
CPR and First Aid certifications are required and must be kept current.
Experience working with senior adults, or equivalent knowledge and experience in the long-term care and health care industry, is required.
Two years of experience in direct fitness programming is required.
Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

A specialty certificate, such as personal trainer, Tai Chi, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic certification, is highly desired.
Experience in a senior adult setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage fitness center operations, including facilities, personnel, programs, and budget.
Lead group exercise classes and continually adjust class types and schedules to meet residents’ interests and needs.
Actively encourage residents to participate in the fitness center and classes.
Promote and facilitate use of Technogym and other fitness center machines.
Facilitate senior fitness tests with residents and enter results into LifeConnect or Technogym technology.
Develop comprehensive individual fitness programs that address residents’ needs and abilities across all levels of care.
Provide personal fitness instruction, including equipment orientation, fitness assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Work with the therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure medically indicated rehabilitative services are provided.