Health & Fitness Program Coordinator

Full-Time MondayFriday 35 Hours Weekly

At Kendal at Lexington our mission is to create a vibrant safe and welcoming community where residents can live active purposeful lives. The Health & Fitness Program Coordinator plays a vital role in promoting healthy aging by developing innovative wellness programs that encourage physical activity lifelong learning social connection and overall well-being. This position is ideal for an energetic compassionate professional who is passionate about helping older adults achieve their wellness goals while fostering a culture of engagement collaboration and person-centered care.

The Health & Fitness Program Coordinator is responsible for the integration planning development and implementation of Kendal at Lexingtons resident fitness and wellness programs. This position promotes a diverse range of opportunities that support meaningful pursuits recreation exercise friendships social interaction personal growth and enjoyment for residents across the community.

Working collaboratively with residents families staff volunteers and community partners the Fitness Coordinator develops innovative wellness initiatives that support Kendals mission philosophy and commitment to person-centered care.

• Develop coordinate and oversee comprehensive fitness and wellness programs that support residents physical emotional social intellectual spiritual and occupational well-being.
• Plan and lead a variety of group fitness classes wellness activities and educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs and abilities of older adults.
• Conduct semi-annual fitness assessments to establish baseline measurements and monitor resident progress through quarterly documentation.
• Encourage resident participation by creating engaging inclusive and meaningful wellness opportunities.
• Promote and advertise scheduled wellness programs and special events throughout the community.
• Maintain resource materials and identify new opportunities to expand wellness programming.
• Collaborate with residents families interdisciplinary teams volunteers and community organizations to develop innovative health and wellness initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations academic institutions congregations and community wellness resources.
• Participate in resident care discussions and communicate resident wellness concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and evaluate program participation to ensure resident goals and departmental objectives are being achieved.
• Continuously evaluate improve and redesign wellness programs based on resident feedback participation and outcomes.
• Support Kendals mission by fostering an active engaging and inclusive environment that promotes lifelong wellness.

• Bachelors degree in Health Human Services Exercise Science Kinesiology Recreation Wellness or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related experience preferably working with older adults.
• CPR certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire) with annual renewal.
• Specialty certification or licensure in fitness wellness personal training group exercise or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage older adults in wellness programming.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment initiative and creativity when developing programs to meet diverse resident needs.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community organizations preferred.
• Commitment to person-centered care innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ability to lead fitness classes and actively participate in wellness programming.
• Frequent standing walking bending stretching and light lifting.
• Ability to move throughout the community and assist residents during activities as needed.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and maintain CPR certification.

• Medical dental vision and supplemental insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Onsite wellness facilities including a fitness center and indoor pool
• Discounted employee meals
• Employee referral bonus program
• Bi-annual staff appreciation bonus
• A respectful collaborative and mission-driven team culture

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