At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
The Fitness Specialist will develop and coordinate fitness/wellness program activities for residents and staff to improve overall health and well-being.
Shift(s): Full Time, no nights and weekends.
We offer:
- Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
- Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
- · Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
- Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
- Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
- On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
- Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
- Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!
The hiring range for this position is $20.00 to $26.19 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Responsible and accountable for the oversight and coordination of wellness related programs and activities according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluate, correct and give instruction to residents according to fitness needs.
- Teach/train flexibility, cardiovascular, strength training, etc. exercises.
- Work with Recreation and other staff members in developing special programs and events as related to wellness.
- Market Fitness Center working closely with other staff members to reach maximum number of resident and staff usage.
- Conduct periodic safety and equipment inspection of all areas in department per established criteria for ensuring safety and appearance
- Assist in aquatic programming needs
- Attend and contribute to monthly Resident & Employee Wellness Committee meetings
- Additional duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Considerable amount of sitting, bending, standing, and walking.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ with manual or mechanical assistance
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience and compassion for residents, families and others
- Superior listening skills
- Ability to handle interruptions throughout the day and be able to prioritize workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship with internal and external customer groups
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Experience with providing exercise prescription for geriatric population
- Strong knowledge base of exercise and nutrition
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in health related field or combination education and experience to fulfill requirements of position
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Group fitness certification or equivalent certification
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience working with/helping elderly people
- A.C.S.M. or A.C.E. personal training certification
- At least one year experience in strength training, cardiovascular exercise and flexibility training
