Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Location: Lowcountry Senior Center - James Island, SC Shift: Day shift Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the Senior Center Manager the Fitness Coordinator assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the overall fitness and wellness programming of the senior center. This position will supervise the operations of the fitness center and the use of the cardio, strength, and other equipment. The Fitness Coordinator will design and execute group fitness classes; assess, evaluate, and monitor clients; and develop personalized training programs working one-on-one with clients and small groups. This role will lead evidence-based health promotion programs in fall preventions, self-management, arthritis exercise, and others.
Essential Job Functions
- Work with Senior Center Manager to develop, plan, implement and evaluate the overall fitness and wellness programming for the senior center and manage the fitness center's cardio, strength, and other fitness equipment.
- Research trends and innovations in fitness programming and services at senior centers and the fitness profession and translate and/or implement at the senior center.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the fitness center including developing and implementing orientations and training, volunteers, wait times, etc.
- Design and execute individual and group exercise fitness classes.
- Serve as a trained leader and/or master trainer in evidence-based health promotion programs including but not limited to, Enhance Wellness, Enhance Fitness, Fall Proof and Balance, Matter of Balance, Arthritis Foundation's Exercise Program, Walking Program, and Tai Chi, and Stanford's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program and Diabetes Self-Management Program.
- Design and conduct workout routines specific to the needs of clients, working one-on-one and with small groups as necessary.
- Provide assistance and support in all areas of senior center operation as needed including but not limited to financial transactions, program registrations, customer service, promotion of the center in the community with potential members, updating program registration and membership databases and responsiblefor opening and/or closing the facility.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
- Certification as a Personal Trainer by a nationally recognized organization, and certification as a Group Fitness Instructor.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, physical education, or other similar degree preferred.
Work Experience
- Two years of experience as a personal trainer and/or fitness instructor.
- Experience working with older adults.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department: Senior Center - Roper St Francis Healthcare
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