Fitness Coordinator

Avanti Senior Living at Augusta Pines•Spring, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Avanti Senior Living is a boutique assisted living community that focuses on providing warm, personalized service to create memorable experiences for its residents. The Mind.Body.Strength (MBS) program is a key component of the community's wellness amenities, designed to offer residents a platform within their living environment to focus on themselves in a positive and empowering way. This program aims to enhance psychological well-being by promoting self-esteem and confidence, and to improve physical health by strengthening the body and improving movement efficiency, which aids in daily tasks and fall prevention. The Fitness Coordinator role is multifaceted, involving teaching, facilitation, and advocacy. The successful candidate will lead fitness classes aimed at maintaining residents' independence and potentially reversing movement limitations, facilitate group discussions and games to stimulate mental acuity, and serve as a support system for residents during a potentially challenging life stage. The community's philosophy is that seniors choose to live there, rather than end up there, emphasizing a high quality of life.

Requirements

Proficient in written and verbal English.
Demonstration of ability to establish long-term relationships.
Interest in working with the older adult population.
Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.
Must have ability to work rotating shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience – some experience teaching fitness classes is desired but not necessary. However, a background in teaching (in some capacity) will be beneficial in performing the required duties at the standard expected.
Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to communicate with others is crucial; not only the residents themselves but also other members of the Avanti team. The successful candidate must show empathy and a desire to exceed others expectations.
Organizational skills – this position requires communication across a number of departments, collaboration with contracted staff and some activity scheduling. It is imperative that the successful candidate can organize their time and hold themselves and others accountable to high administrative standards.
Attend all required meetings and in-services.
Teamwork- as a team player providing extra support in Taste will be required, as well as, other areas when needed.

Responsibilities

Undergo an initial 18 hours of training to gain the required knowledge of senior fitness program and an exam.
Teach 20+ classes per week, across two living areas – Assisted Living and Memory Care
Create the schedule of Strength and Games of the Mind classes for the Avanti community
Meet with potential residents to discuss the various Strength options available to them
Conduct one on one orientation meetings with new residents to introduce them to the wellness programs available in the community and provide them with the current schedule of classes
Assist residents coming to and from class (if necessary)
Set up and break down of all equipment and materials required for successful implementation of class
Maintain regular contact with the Home Office MBS representative for continuing education, supplemental trainings and ongoing support
Other tasks as deemed necessary for successful conduction and maintenance of the M.B.S program
Rotate in the manager on duty rotation which consists of working weekends
Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
Demonstrate and understand Avanti Core Values.
Be observant and aware of any situations or occurrences in the community that may pose a safety hazard to residents or staff. Report such observations immediately to the Executive Director.
Adhere to company policy for time and attendance.