Full Time 37.5hrs/week

Some Nights and Weekend Availability a must!

SUMMARY:

The Fitness Coordinator is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents through providing excellence and innovation in physical wellness that support an active lifestyle. Implements a fitness and aquatic program including health assessments, personal training, coaching, one-on-one training, and group exercise. Conducts fitness programs in a safe and responsible manner, to enhance the health, physical and emotional well-being of the residents of The Loomis Communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs job functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Loomis Communities. Adheres to The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Demonstrates an awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
• Conducts needs assessments to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness and aquatic programs, events or services. Responds to emergency situations and provides basic first aid care when needed within the limits of training and the policies of The Loomis Communities.
• Demonstrates proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights or fitness assessment devices. Maintains equipment. Assists with orientation and training of new residents on fitness center equipment.
• Provides personal training services to residents with follow up training sessions as requested by residents.
• Designs and leads individual and group exercises, including aquatics and creates new programs as needs/request change.
• Works in collaboration with the resident fitness subgroup, Health Services Director, Resident Services team to create opportunities for residents to maximize their pursuit of an active and engaging lifestyle.
• Offers opportunities for residents to connect with the greater community in pursuing wellness activities.
• Participates in resident wellness meetings.
• Offers presentations to residents and team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School graduate

Preferred Education:

• Undergraduate degree in exercise science, sports management or related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working with seniors in physical fitness

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in overseeing fitness center/pool preferred

Licenses(Required/Preferred)

• Certification in personal training from National Academy of Sports Medicine required
• CPR/AED current certification required.
• Willing to get Certification in aquatic fitness/water fitness 

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with unexpected problems involving several variables in unusual situations.
• Ability to read, writes, and speaks English.
• Ability to relate well to all residents, including the emotionally upset.
• Ability to deal effectively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the public.
• Ability to report to work regularly and promptly.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours when necessary.
• Ability to be on call Monday thru Friday
• Remains current with industry trends and practices