Fitness & Wellness Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT

POSITION TITLE: FITNESS & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
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SUMMARY:
This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Community Engagement to coordinate and host health and wellness classes for the residents of St. John’s United and assist the Life Enrichment Team in group events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Resident Responsibilities

• Plan and host health and wellness classes for the residents including but not limited to:

o Seated Chair Yoga
o Seat and Stretch
o Sit and Be Fit

• Works as a team member to assure that the activities are challenging and meet resident’s social, physical, and educational needs.
• Works with the Restorative Team to meet the therapeutic needs of residents through mobility exercises, education, and other activities.
• Contact new residents and assess their abilities, needs and choices of activities.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop a monthly activity calendar for residents.
• Attends and participates in Care Plans (only in skilled nursing departments).
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop monthly activity calendars and bulletin boards for residents.
• Works with entire Life Enrichment department to plan and facilitate group events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Communication

• Completes necessary documentation.
• Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests.
• Maintains relations between community members, visitors and families of residents and vendors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United.
• Attends mandatory safety in-services.
• Keep activity area and storage areas clean and orderly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service

• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service:
• Let the Mission be your guide
• Make eye contact and smile
• Greet & welcome each and every person
• Seek out personal contact
• Provide immediate service-listen & act
• Use appropriate body language at all times
• Be gracious to each & every person

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Engagement.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Certifications in independent and/or group fitness instruction like personal training, senior fitness, yoga, dance fitness, Pilates, guided stretching, water aerobics, or other related courses required. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the activity program interesting and challenging to residents.
• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently.
• Ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel.
• Must possess a valid MT Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of and certifications in physical fitness related programs preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Normal health care environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.