Fitness Manager

Ciela is a retirement community designed for better aging.

Vitality Director Job Description

Purpose: To provide exercise advice and personalized training for Residents to improve the quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and resident education in group classes and/or on a one-on-one setting. To develop a community fitness program to meet the specific needs of our residents, to alleviate pain, improve function, and to enhance and maintain quality of life. To assist and provide guidance to residents who want to become healthier and to prevent future problems.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree and experience in kinesiology, physical education, recreational therapy, personal training, or gerontology preferred.
• 1 years’ experience working in senior living environment, and/or social activity leadership preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and related fitness equipment.
• Certification in personal training by ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM or other nationally recognized organization preferred.
• Current CNA license, other license, or ability to obtain as required by State regulatory agency.
• Previous experience in supervising and instructing individuals in a fitness environment.
• Previous experience working with seniors in a senior living environment preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family, and team members.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other team members.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials.
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials.
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Subject to pre-employment screening which may include physical, drug and TB testing and criminal clearance.

Essential Functions: Resident Activities

• Performs initial and ongoing evaluations of each resident and develops a Treatment Plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Develops said Treatment Plan for each resident including short-term and long-term goals, collaborating with required Care team involvement.
• Implements Treatment Plan on a consistent schedule and adjusts this schedule and plan according to individual resident progress.
• Conduct aquatic therapy for both individuals and groups utilizing HydroWorx 2000 pool. • Create educational content for web and social media, outlining Ciela Vitality Center principles and approach as well as suggestions for general senior fitness.
• Evaluates mobility, strength, and current level of resident function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to resident abilities and realistically attainable.
• Continually report progress and collaborates with Health & Wellness Director and Care team involved in ongoing care of resident.
• Instruct residents on basic exercise physiology and inform them about important safety practices, proper form, lifting, and exercise technique demonstrating as needed.
• Provide residents with exercise recommendations to meet their desired fitness goals.
• Provide support in recovery modalities post exercise.
• Gather and maintain information on residents’ fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals.
• Maintain resident files per industry and state licensing standards. • Provide safe and effective spotting techniques to residents.
• Demonstrate on-going competence in providing one-on-one personal training services to residents.
• Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures.
• Regularly inspect equipment and report any safety or maintenance needs.
• Keep personal training areas organized, clean, and inviting.
• Communicate maintenance, custodial, or security issues to appropriate SRC personnel.
• Educate participants and student staff; adhere to, and enforce, all policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with evacuation plans and assist during major emergencies.
• Assists in the implementation of scheduled resident activities as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Assists, plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of social events, outings, and on-site activities, to address resident social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, and to ensure a positive and stimulating living environment.
• Promote Ciela Vitality Center to residents, families, and the community at large through promotional programs and events.
• Acts as a role model to community team members for communication and behavior management strategies, and in engaging residents in meaningful activity and social interaction.
• Ensures that all resident activities, outings, and events occur according to schedule in the absence of the Life Engagement Director.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and scheduling an adequate number of volunteers to support the community activity program.
• Supports the team in ensuring that all resident care and activity is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of activity supplies and equipment and follows appropriate community protocol for purchasing as outlined by the Life Engagement Director.
• Participates in the preparation, set-up, implementation and clean-up of Community events and programs.
• Assists in maintaining activity area and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assists Life Engagement Director with other projects and duties as requested.
• Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and follows regulations related to resident care and social interaction.

Other 

• Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Living Care Lifestyles’ policy, at all times.
• Supports and upholds all other Living Care Lifestyles policies, and the service philosophy.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting Salary Range: $27.00-$40.00

Salary : $27 - $40