Fitness Coordinator

Covenant Living•Tulsa, OK

17h

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 LifeConnect, addressing all dimensions of wellness, and encouraging residents and staff to optimize their health and well-being. The role manages fitness center operations, including facilities, personnel, programs, and budget; leads group exercise classes; and adapts class types and schedules to residents’ interests and needs. Programming includes purpose-based, functional, and traditional fitness classes appropriate for senior living communities. The coordinator encourages residents to participate in fitness center activities, supports use of Technogym and other fitness equipment, conducts senior fitness tests, and enters information into LifeConnect or Technogym technology. The coordinator develops individualized fitness programs that address residents’ needs and abilities across levels of care, provides personal fitness instruction and equipment orientation, conducts fitness assessments, and monitors residents’ progress. The role also works with the therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator on preventive health programs, 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, required at hire or within three months of hire; certification must be kept current.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications; both must be kept current.
Experience working with senior adults, or equivalent knowledge and experience in the long-term care and health care industry.
Two years of experience in direct fitness programming.
Knowledge of universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification, such as personal trainer, Tai Chi, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic certification.
Experience in a senior adult setting.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, or gerontology.

Responsibilities

Manage fitness center operations, including facilities, personnel, programs, and budget.
Lead group exercise classes and adjust class types and schedules to residents’ interests and needs.
Offer purpose-based, functional, and traditional fitness classes appropriate for senior living communities.
Encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
Promote and facilitate use of Technogym and other fitness center equipment.
Conduct senior fitness tests and enter information into LifeConnect or Technogym technology.
Develop comprehensive individualized fitness programs tailored to residents’ needs and abilities across levels of care.
Provide personal fitness instruction, equipment orientation, and personal fitness assessments, and monitor residents’ ongoing progress.
Collaborate with the therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure provision of medically indicated rehabilitative services.