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Friendship Haven

Full Time Wellness Coordinator

Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States, 50501

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Sep 18 Written By Friendship Haven

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Wellness Coordinator

Supervised by: Director of Campus Wellness and Therapy

Purpose of the Position

Manage the wellness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget; provide a comprehensive wellness program that is holistic in nature and addresses the six dimensions of wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident wellness assessments for appropriate placement in classes and individualized fitness protocols.

• Periodically measure resident progress relevant to wellness programming.

• Develop, schedule and facilitate a variety of group wellness classes consistent with ongoing wellness assessments including both land and water based programs.

• Develop individual fitness plans for residents including ongoing personal training opportunities.

• Provide educational and motivational presentations to resident, community and employee groups.

• Recruit, engage and supervise contractual employees as needed, including but not limited to yoga and line dancing.

• Provide overall campus wellness coordination while promoting unity, efficiency and maximum opportunity.

• Consult and coordinate with community physicians and other medical professionals as necessary to develop resident wellness programming.

• Actively recruit residents to wellness programs.

• Provide resident orientation to wellness classes, programs and equipment.

• Promote employee wellness.

• Provide oversight and make necessary requests to preserve and maintain the appearance and function of the Wellness Center.

• Develop and promote fee for service community wellness classes. i.e. Rock Steady Boxing and Community Participants.

• Actively promote the dimensions of wellness.

• Develop and facilitate aquatic classes.

• Write wellness articles for Friendship Haven and community publications as requested.

• Develop budgets for wellness programs and maintain fiscal accountability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of aging issues and Alzheimer's and other dementia-related illnesses.

• Support the mission, vision and values of Friendship Haven.

• Abide by Friendship Haven Standards of Personal Performance and Code of Ethics.

• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.

• Proficiency in writing and public speaking.

• Proficiency in computer usage and related applications.

• Ability to self-initiate with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and public relations.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field, preferred.

• Certification: All wellness certifications welcome along with the ability to obtain certifications required by Friendship Haven.

• Experience: In a retirement community involving wellness programming and personal training, preferred.

Physical Demands

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.

• Willing to work beyond normal working hours, and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Ability to demonstrate and participate in exercises being taught.

Mental Demands

• Subject to frequent interruptions.

• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, families and visitors.

• Required to manage multiple tasks.

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