Fitness Coordinator
Responsible to: Position Classifications:
Director of Resident Services Hourly/Non-Exempt
Directly Supervises and Evaluates:
None
Is Back Up To: N/A
Is Backed Up By: Director of Resident Services
WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Performing quality work with or without direct supervision
- Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others
- Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals
- Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
- Complying with all federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times
Position Summary
The Fitness Coordinator schedules and facilitates health and fitness activities; leading exercise classes, providing health and fitness related programs, providing training on fitness equipment, providing 1:1 personal training as available, and collaborating with WP staff and health related contractors to ensure a well-rounded program that meets the needs of the residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF denotes a Critical Function)
- Develops and leads most resident exercise classes, including aqua aerobics (*CF)
- Provides educational programs on health and fitness related topics pertinent to older adults (CF*)
- Sets up and breaks down fitness class equipment, chairs, weights, mats, etc.
- Operates audio/visual equipment for classes in assigned fitness rooms
- Receives suggestions on programming from residents and implement as appropriate
- Collaborates with Resident Services Director, Rehabilitation Director, Wellness Nurses, and Dietary Staff to support and encourage resident health and fitness
- Encourages resident usage of the Fitness Center through instructional demonstration, scheduled trainings and small group classes. Desk located in Fitness Center for ease of resident support
- Schedules and conducts training sessions with residents on the HUR Fitness System and develops individualized workout programs using the HUR system software
- Recommends new / replacement fitness equipment, including supportive software. Ensures that equipment and supplies are well maintained, orderly, and organized in a visually appealing and safe manner
- Provides input at weekly interdisciplinary meeting (“PPS”) as to changes in resident condition and opportunities for support / intervention
- Coordinates 1:1 billable personal training sessions with residents as needed. Provide billing list to Business Office monthly
- Facilitates programs specifically designed for residents of the Health Center.
- Completes all required training and in-services
- Arranges for periodic resident off campus fitness activity
- All other duties as assigned
GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude, and appearance.
- Dresses appropriately for the position and audience (fitness attire cannot be overly suggestive or revealing)
- Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties.
- Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to and communicate with primarily elderly population
- Maintains reliable attendance.
