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Covenant Living of Northbrook
Wellness Coordinator
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$31,744 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Wellness Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to originate, direct and coordinate all special and ongoing fitness/physical wellness programs under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment in accordance with established policies and procedures. The coordinator will represent the campus in promoting a comprehensive wellness program that is consistent with the principles of LifeConnect, addresses all dimensions of wellness and encourages a commitment to optimizing the health and well-being of all residents and staff. In this role, the Wellness Coordinator will: Manage the fitness center operation including facilities, personnel, programs and budget. Lead group exercise classes, continuously monitoring and adjusting types of classes and times to meet the interest and needs of residents. Programming will include purpose based and functional fitness classes as well as traditional fitness classes appropriate to senior living communities. Actively encourage resident participation in the fitness center and classes. Promote and facilitate the use of the Technogym, other fitness machines in the fitness center. Facilitates senior fitness tests with residents; enter information into LifeConnect or Technogym technology. Develop individual comprehensive fitness program that addresses individual resident's needs and abilities in all levels of care. Provide personal and fitness instruction for residents, which include equipment orientation, a personal fitness assessment and monitoring ongoing-progress of residents. Work with therapy director, residential nurse, and healthcare administrator to present preventive health programs, conduct balance assessments, and ensure provision of rehabilitative services as medically indicated.