Health & Wellness Coordinator

Henry County Government•1050 Florence McGarity Blvd McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Health & Wellness Coordinator manages the Health & Wellness program for the Senior Services Department. The role develops, implements, and teaches health, fitness, and nutrition classes and programs for senior participants, and assists with coordinating daily activities at the Senior Center. The position also supervises and schedules staff and instructors, supports participant onboarding, helps prepare budgets for fitness-area supplies, and coordinates with other departments, agencies, businesses, sponsors, and community groups. It processes program documentation, maintains records, prepares reports and correspondence, uses computers and office equipment, and communicates with county officials, employees, clients, contractors, and the public. Work is sedentary, performed in a relatively safe and secure environment, and may include special projects on weekends or in the evenings when necessary. The position requires flexibility to work evening events. Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience performing general office duties.
Two years of experience working with the public; experience with the senior adult population is preferred.
One year of experience and/or training involving specialized activities for senior adults or individuals with disabilities.
One year of experience planning activities and events, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Georgia driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
First Aid certification, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of local government operations, Senior Services health and wellness programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs; skill using computers and software related to the job.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact courteously and effectively with employees and the public and work effectively with others.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evening events, and to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters and process account payments within the budget and department.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting and to operate a copying machine.
Ability to make rational decisions using sound logic and deductive processes, express ideas verbally, and maintain close visual acuity.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount frequently or constantly to move objects, including the human body.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Health and wellness-related certifications.
Experience working with the senior adult population.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, organize, and implement Health and Wellness activities, classes, and special events.
Teach activities and classes and provide individual guidance to senior participants.
Coordinate group activities with other staff and assist with scheduling activities and educational programs.
Monitor fitness areas to ensure they are safe, secure, and properly maintained.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule staff and instructors.
Locate instructors and coordinate classes for senior participants.
Assist managers in welcoming new Senior Center participants and explaining applicable Health & Wellness program policies and procedures.
Assist managers and coordinators with budget preparation for supplies needed in fitness areas.
Assist with special projects on weekends and/or evenings when necessary.
Establish and maintain working relationships with department personnel, event organizers, local businesses, sponsors, media, and community groups.
Develop partnerships with other agencies and departments and coordinate as needed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Receive, review, prepare, process, forward, and retain documentation; compile data for department reports; and maintain computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Use computers and office equipment to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data and complete essential functions.
Communicate with county officials, supervisors, employees, clients, contractors, the public, and others to coordinate work, exchange information, review work status, or resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.