Job Summary: Provide individual and group activities, to promote whole person wellness, using the 6 dimensions of wellness concept.

Emotional-Environmental-Intellectual-Physical-Spiritual-Social

This position is approximately 16 hours per week based on Resident Classes.

Reports to: Life Enrichment Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
  • Develop individual resident fitness assessments.
  • Lead group exercise classes.
  • Balance, fall prevention, strength training, sit and be fit, tai chi and yoga
  • Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment
  • Lead wellness classes or groups
  • Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
  • Host an annual senior health & fitness day
  • Provide safe wellness programs for RCAC residents that encourage socialization
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of residents.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Post-high school education desired.
• Prefer individual to have certification in teaching Balance, Strength Training, Tai Chi and Yoga classes
• Ability to conduct small, medium and large groups.
• Comfortable leading social gatherings.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey enthusiasm for programming.
• Good organizational skills.