As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:
- Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff)
- We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff)
- Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match
- A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit
- To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary
- Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee
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Job Summary TheHealth & Fitness Trainer is responsible for creating, growing participation,and delivering group and individual exercise activities (therapeutic,recreational, or athletic) within a retirement community. The Health & Fitness Trainer alsomaintains equipment in working order, ensures clean and sanitary exercise areas,and utilizes technology to document participants' condition and progress.
Essential Functions - Teachand promote health and fitness activities to residents from a variety of livingsettings (independent living, catered living, memory care, and more)
- Developprogram offerings that are age-appropriate, safe, and effective in meeting thephysical needs of aging adults
- Provideinstruction on the correct use of technique and equipment
- Assessand document participants' abilities, needs, condition, and progress
- Ensuresthat Health and Safety standards, rules, and regulations are enforced
- Performbasic equipment maintenance and ensure clean and sanitary exercise areas
- Otherduties as assigned
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Background in Gerontology, Physical Education,Health Education or related field preferred
Licensureand Certification - Post-secondary certification required (i.e.Geriatric Health and Fitness certificate, certification as a Stay Active &Independent for Life (SAIL) instructor, certification as a CognitiveStimulation Instructor, etc.)
- Certification and/or membership with the AmericanCouncil on Exercise (ACE), AAAI/ISMA, American Sports and Fitness Association,IDEA, NASM, etc
- Active CPR and First Aid certification
SpecialTraining and Skills - Strong interpersonal skills along with excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with calendar, scheduling,communication, and data base software
- Knowledge of instruction and learning strategies
- Passion for engaging with aging adults
- Advanced knowledge of health and fitness for agingadults
WorkExperience - 1 - 3 years' of experience in leading health and fitnessclasses for aging adults
Salary Range: $29.08 to $41.90 per hour