The Wellness & Fitness Specialist is responsible for implementing standards of exercise, wellness, and senior health in the NRC community. Also designs and implements an all-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components of physical fitness and health related to the geriatric community.

This position is part of the Therapeutic Recreation Department and collaborates to deliver outstanding customer service and develops an engaging wellness program for the members/residents that integrates and meets their interests and needs.

Job duties specific to this position:

• Facilitates group exercise sessions in the fitness room, seated exercise, fall prevention classes and aquatic exercise.
• Available for 1:1 resident consultation on fitness room safety, equipment training.
• Fitness and wellness program to include, but not limited to, strength training, flexibility and aerobic activities. Responsible for running scheduled group exercise classes as well as providing insight to residents in setting up personal fitness programs to fit the unique needs and goals of all the residents
• Development and leading of group and individual fitness programs at all levels that will motivate and educate residents (i.e. guest speakers, educational literature, introduction to alternate interventions, etc.).
• Ensures the highest quality of care by performing responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

Job expectations for all Loretto employees:

• Promotes and role-models the mission, values, vision and strategic goals of Loretto in all interactions with staff, peers, residents, family members, vendors and visitors. Treats people with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service skills such as friendly greeting, making eye contact, listening attentively, responding in a timely manner, showing respect and empathy and acting as a role model for staff and peers.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethics.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times.
• Adheres to all health and safety requirements, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices and teaches safety awareness. Identifies and reports or corrects any possible safety or environmental issues.
• Understands all HIPAA and other compliance & regulatory requirements associated with their role, including completion of required internal or external training/certifications.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

INDPRO

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, concentration in Exercise Science or related field
• Certifications in CPR Required.
• Group Exercise instructor experience required.
• Certifications from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ASFA, NSCA or other nationally recognized and accredited fitness association preferred
• Aquatic certification preferred.
• Three years’ experience as a personal trainer desired.
• Three years of exercise or wellness experience with seniors desired.
• One to three years’ experience teaching aquatic based classes desired.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 10.00% 50 lbs.

Pushing/pulling 10.00% 50 lbs.

Walking 30.00%

Standing 30.00%

Sitting 10.00%

Climbing stairs/ladders 5.00%

Driving 5.00%

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!