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Friendship Retirement Community

Exercise Instructor / Wellness Coordinator

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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.

$33,791 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information. Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Wellness Coordinator to join our Friendship Independent Living team, located on Hershberger Road. The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.
Qualifications:
Personal Training Certification required High School Diploma or GED required CPR certification required ReNew Active/Silver Sneakers Certification required (can be obtained while at Friendship) Nutrition Certification preferred
Responsibilities:
Develops and leads daily group exercise classes for residents and ReNew Active/Silver Sneakers participants Works with internal Wellness Committee to create, communicate and manage employee wellness activities Comply with facility safety and health guidelines Assists with collection of payment for classes Maintains cleanliness of pool Manages monthly wellness calendar Creates monthly wellness based lectures, trips, etc. Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers and outside community
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Benefits for full time positions include: 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Education Assistance Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability) Employee Assistance Program Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.