What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coordinator position at East Ridge at Cutler Bay?
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Position Title: Wellness Coordinator
Overview: The Wellness Coordinator develops and implements program in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Support that provide opportunities for residents which promote a level of health, well-being, engagement and growth.
Job Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Personally evaluate the health and fitness interest and abilities of residents and plan appropriate activities and courses.
- Create a successful and consistent course schedule including, but not limited to Strength and Conditioning, Aquatic Fitness, Fitness, Balance and Flexibility Class, and Circuit Training.
- Network with exercise and health professionals within the community to build a partnership for additional programming at East Ridge at Cutler Bay, including, but not limited to Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, Health Lecture and Presentations, Free Health Screenings, Internship Opportunities, Self Defense, Fitness Safety, Bicycling, Walking Clubs, Leisure Activities, and Recreational Sports.
- Promote the mission of the Lifestyles department through teamwork in developing a program that appeals to all residents and motivates them to live well and age successfully.
- Schedule monthly information sessions over a wellness topic of choice to promote continued learning and influence participation amongst current and new residents.
- Create an insert for each monthly newsletter over a health/wellness/fitness topic of choice; or by that requested of the Director of Community Life.
- Ensure equipment in all fitness locations is clean, working, undamaged, and organized daily. This includes indoor/outdoor pools, wellness and aerobics room, wellness center and any other common area location used for classes.
- Ensure communication is maintained with fitness equipment providers.
- Create hours of availability for one-on-one training with residents.
- Ensure all contracted wellness instructors are informed of the requirements to practice at East Ridge at Cutler Bay and set appointments for them to meet with the Director of Community Life to complete all necessary paperwork.
- Maintain a log of equipment damage and maintenance activity.
- Routinely check the temperature of the water in the pool for variances and places work orders with Worxhub for needs that arise.
- Accountable for constant communication with the Director of Community Life for incidents, needs, changes, upgrades, shortfalls, plans, and programming for all wellness and fitness activities across the community.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise/Sports Science
- 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must hold or eligible to obtain a Personal Training Certification
- Must be CPR certified by an accredited training center
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