Full Time Wellness Coordinator

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Wellness Coordinator

Supervised by: Director of Campus Wellness and Therapy

Purpose of the Position

Manage the wellness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget; provide a comprehensive wellness program that is holistic in nature and addresses the six dimensions of wellness.

Responsibilities

· Conduct resident wellness assessments for appropriate placement in classes and individualized fitness protocols.

· Periodically measure resident progress relevant to wellness programming.

· Develop, schedule and facilitate a variety of group wellness classes consistent with ongoing wellness assessments including both land and water based programs.

· Develop individual fitness plans for residents including ongoing personal training opportunities.

· Provide educational and motivational presentations to resident, community and employee groups.

· Recruit, engage and supervise contractual employees as needed, including but not limited to yoga and line dancing.

· Provide overall campus wellness coordination while promoting unity, efficiency and maximum opportunity.

· Consult and coordinate with community physicians and other medical professionals as necessary to develop resident wellness programming.

· Actively recruit residents to wellness programs.

· Provide resident orientation to wellness classes, programs and equipment.

· Promote employee wellness.

· Provide oversight and make necessary requests to preserve and maintain the appearance and function of the Wellness Center.

· Develop and promote fee for service community wellness classes. i.e. Rock Steady Boxing and Community Participants.

· Actively promote the dimensions of wellness.

· Develop and facilitate aquatic classes.

· Write wellness articles for Friendship Haven and community publications as requested.

· Develop budgets for wellness programs and maintain fiscal accountability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of aging issues and Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses.

· Support the mission, vision and values of Friendship Haven.

· Abide by Friendship Haven Standards of Personal Performance and Code of Ethics.

· Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.

· Proficiency in writing and public speaking.

· Proficiency in computer usage and related applications.

· Ability to self-initiate with minimal supervision.

· Demonstrate strong organizational skills.

· Ability to deliver excellent customer service and public relations.

Preferred Requirements

· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field, preferred.

· Certification: All wellness certifications welcome along with the ability to obtain certifications required by Friendship Haven.

· Experience: In a retirement community involving wellness programming and personal training, preferred.

Physical Demands

· Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.

· Willing to work beyond normal working hours, and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

· Ability to demonstrate and participate in exercises being taught.

Mental Demands

· Subject to frequent interruptions.

· May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, families and visitors.

· Required to manage multiple tasks.

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