Beacon Hill at Eastgate is seeking a Wellness/Activity Assistant to passionately plan, coordinate and implement a variety of wellness activities for our residents.

We offer an amazing employee benefit package which includes access to our on-campus Fitness Center which features a swimming pool, hot tub, and gym! We offer PTO upon hire! Other great benefits include medical benefits, dental, optical, and a 401K match.

Beacon Hill is beautiful Continuum of Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We are looking for a new team member to help carry out our vision "daily discovering the fresh potential of each life in our residential senior community and sharing these discoveries to enrich our neighborhood..."

Shift: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm, and 10am-6:30pm.

Job Type: Full-time with required weekend and holiday rotation

Wage: $15-16/hr.

Department: Life Enrichment

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the fitness field (bachelor’s degree in health fitness, recreation, physical education, sport management or parks and recreation & leisure studies, related field experience preferred). Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff, work associates and program participants.
• Excellent organizational and communication and organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups.
• Ability to work remotely from multiple locations within the facility.
• Comfortable leading/presenting to large groups.

Certified in First Aid and CPR (willing to obtain within 90 days of hire).
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Available to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the resident recreation fitness program that includes group wellness and wellness & Life Enrichment special events.
• Coordinate wellness related special events.
• Collaborates with multiple departments.
• Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of fitness facility spaces.
• Provides fitness floor supervision during wellness activities.
• Assists with staff fitness training opportunities.
• Assist in developing recommendations and implements new classes, programs, and activities.
• Leads instructional courses as assigned.
• Develops and leads Wellness focused activities and Special Events.
• Assists with resident outings.
• Serves as an evening and weekend facility team member as assigned.
• Serves as a substitute for instructors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Full benefits package after 30 days including Medical, Dental, Vision with employer paid contributions, employer provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability, flexible spending, and additional voluntary life and supplemental insurance.
• PTO at hire.
• The ability to participate in our matching 401K plan after a 6-month waiting period.
• Employee scholarship program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 24/7 Fitness center access including pool and hot tub.
• Double time pay on recognized holidays.
• Discounted employee meals at our exceptional dining options.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• fitness related: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person