Wellness Coordinator , Part-Time

Masons of California • Union City, CA

6d • $25 - $27

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 improve residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being. The role promotes residents’ spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs in group and individual settings, and prepares and coordinates directions for Clinical and Social Services staff implementing care-plan interventions.

The coordinator develops and supports fitness and wellness classes, programs, events, services, and educational resources; teaches fitness classes; maintains program records and equipment; coordinates providers and schedules; and helps ensure residents have appropriate services and access to well-maintained fitness areas. The position also supports Active Living Department events and classes, cross-trains with 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.
• Recreation or gym programming experience.
• Clear verbal communication in English and comfort leading group discussions.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities.
• 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.
• A BS in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health Science, Education, or a related field is identified as typical preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate diverse fitness and wellness programs, events, and services, including yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics.
• Coordinate with other departments to produce wellness and fitness education and resources, such as newsletters, Messenger contributions, and seminars for residents and staff.
• Teach fitness classes to improve participants’ strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness.
• Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
• Maintain fitness equipment and facilities or arrange for their maintenance.
• Develop marketing campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles or participation in fitness and wellness programs.
• Conduct surveys to assess interest in or 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 or wellness events and programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, or organized runs or walks.
• Operate fitness equipment and instruct others in its proper use, including weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.
• Manage or oversee fitness and recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment, including the pool.
• Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, and reports.
• Partner with Clinical, Facilities Services, and the Rehab Vendor to help ensure residents receive appropriate services, fitness areas are well maintained, and additional services and education are accessible 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.
• An additional company contribution when the employee participates in the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time