Wellness Coordinator , Part-Time

Masonic Homes of California • Union City, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Active Living Program Supervisor, the Wellness Coordinator works with the Active Living Program team to plan, organize, and direct therapeutic recreation programs that support residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being. The role promotes residents’ spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs through group and individual activities. The coordinator prepares and coordinates care plan interventions and provides direction to Clinical and Social Services staff for implementation.

The position develops and coordinates fitness and wellness programs, classes, events, services, and educational resources; teaches fitness classes; tracks participation; maintains equipment and facilities; and promotes program participation. It also coordinates practitioners and outside providers, responds to inquiries, oversees safe and clean fitness and recreation facilities, maintains schedules and records, and partners with Clinical, Facilities Services, and Rehab to ensure residents have appropriate services and access to education. The coordinator supports Active Living Department events and classes, cross-trains in other department areas, and assists with group facilitation as needed.

Requirements

• Interest in working with an older population.
• Three or more years of recent experience leading exercise classes.
• Clear verbal communication in English and comfort leading group discussions.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities; a bachelor of science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health Science, Education, or a related field is typical.
• Current First Aid certification or the ability to become First Aid certified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an OBRA- and Title 22-regulated setting.
• AFAA Group Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate fitness and wellness programs, events, and services, including yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics, while ensuring diverse class offerings.
• Coordinate with other departments to create wellness and fitness education and resources, including newsletters, Messenger contributions, and focused seminars for residents and staff.
• Teach fitness classes to improve participants’ strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness.
• Track attendance, participation, and performance data related to wellness events.
• Maintain fitness equipment and facilities or arrange for their maintenance.
• Develop marketing campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles and participation in fitness and wellness programs.
• Conduct surveys to assess interest in and satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
• Orient contractors and outside providers and coordinate schedules for health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
• Respond to customer inquiries about wellness programs or services.
• Organize fitness and wellness events or programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, and organized runs or walks.
• Operate fitness equipment and instruct others in its proper operation, including weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.
• Manage or oversee fitness and recreation facilities, ensuring facilities and equipment—including the pool—are safe and clean.
• Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, and reports.
• Partner with Clinical, Facilities Services, and Rehab to ensure residents receive appropriate services, fitness areas are well maintained, and residents can access additional services and education as needed.
• Support Active Living Department events and classes.
• Cross-train with other areas of the Active Living Department and assist with group facilitation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• A generous company contribution to a 401(k) plan whether or not the employee participates, plus an additional company contribution when the employee participates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time