We enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being. The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community for senior residents located near the heart of SouthPark. We are a non-profit long term care facility that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. At The Sharon at SouthPark our team member's number one responsibility is to deliver compassionate resident care every time!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all fitness/aquatics staff; including participation in their hiring, evaluation, recruitment, promotion, and discharge.
• Reviews needs and desires of residents with DVW to create a list of potential programs to meet said needs and desires. The dimensions of wellness to be included in this discovery are emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational.
• Designs, implements and oversees determined programs. This includes but is not limited to research, assessment selection or creation, program design, marketing, communication, delivery, and follow-up of program to the residents and/or team members.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as determined by DVW.
• Participates in and/or leads resident classes, programs, or events.
• Contributes to resident and team member communication with wellness and health related tips and/or content.
• Oversees and/or assigns resident fitness orientations in the Fitness Room.
• Oversees and/or assigns the Vitality Discovery process for new and existing residents. This includes but is not limited to assisting with paperwork (health history, goal setting), conducting a Senior Fitness Test, and constructing recommendations for the residents based on an exercise prescription basis.
• Oversees, contributes to, maintains and reports participation data for the Vitality and Well-being Department; includes daily tracking and data entry into a web-based benchmark system.
• Advocate for health promotion in the community and serves as a role model to staff and residents exemplifying high professional expertise and health-enhancing behaviors.

Education/ Experience

• S. or M.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field required. Master's preferred.
• Certifications from ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, IDEA, or NASM required.
• 5-10 years of experience in the administration, management, supervision, program development/planning/implementation of a fitness/aquatics program preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience working with older adults preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work indoors for the majority of the work day (fluorescent lights, HVAC System, carpeted, hardwood and tile flooring, heated therapy pools, exercise equipment, normal gymnasium noise levels).
• Climb up to two flights of stairs occasionally.
• Lift objects of 25 pounds or less over the head.
• Move objects of 40 pounds or less.
• Sit in a chair or remain standing for extended periods.
• Respond to medical emergencies, if necessary.
• Assist with resident evacuations, if necessary.

The Sharon at SouthPark is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Taking care of our residents begins with taking care of our Employees.
WE OFFER
Competitive Pay Bi-weekly direct deposit Subsidized employee meal program Generous Paid leave time after 1 year Free Parking Onsite fitness and aquatic center Carolina Cooperative Federal Credit Union Employee Assistance program