Wellness Coordinator

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Grand Rapids, MI

17h•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to originate, direct and coordinate all special and ongoing fitness/physical wellness programs under the direction of the resident services director in accordance with established policies and procedures. The coordinator will represent the campus in promoting a comprehensive wellness program that is consistent with the principles of LifeConnect, addresses all dimensions of wellness and encourages a commitment to optimizing the health and well-being of all residents and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as physical therapy, exercise physiology, gerontology.
Current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist or Group Health Instructor required at time of or within 3 months of hire.
CPR and First Aid Certification 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 required.
Two years’ experience in direct fitness programming required; experience in a senior adult setting highly desirable.
Knowledge of universal precautions is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certificate highly desired such as personal trainer, Tai Chai, or Arthritis Foundation aquatic certification.
A.C.S.M. certification must be kept current.

Responsibilities

Manage the fitness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget.
Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times to meet the interest and needs of residents. Programming will include purpose based and functional fitness classes as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to senior living communities.
Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes.
Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym, other fitness machines in the fitness center.
Facilitates senior fitness tests with residents; enter information into LifeConnect or Technogym technology.
Develop individual comprehensive fitness program that addresses individual resident’s needs and abilities in all levels of care.
Provide personal and fitness instruction for residents, which include equipment orientation, a personal fitness assessment and monitoring ongoing-progress of residents.
Work with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure provision of rehabilitative services as medically indicated.