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Ad ID: 61220758
Visits: 169
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Street address: Loudoun County Parkway, Ashburn, 20147
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Location:
Washington DC
Northern Virginia
Date Listed: Jul-07-08 Organization Statement Ashby Ponds is an Erickson Retirement Communities which develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life. Qualifications The successful Wellness Coordinator will possess: * Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. * High energy, flexibility, creativity, and good judgment. * Computer literacy is MS Office programs. * CPR certification and First Aid certification. * Lifeguard certified, or willingness to become certified required. * Associate's Degree in Health Education/Physical Education or related field; Bachelor's Degree in Health Related/Physical Education field with emphasis on Exercise Physiology preferred. * Minimum of 1 year related work experience (experience may be substituted if Bachelor's Degree is in a related field). * Certification through a national organization (ACSM, ACE,SFA) preferred. * Knowledge of seniors a plus. * Knowledge of exercise prescription, medications, contraindications, and risk factors is essential. * Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating fitness programs for seniors and/or special populations a plus. Responsibilities The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for developing appropriate measurement tools and protocol for residents. Assess and develop individual fitness programs for resident and staff members; monitor, evaluate, and support progress of each member, maintain fitness equipment, effectively market fitness program for seniors; life guarding residents in aquatic center as needed. Responsibilities include: 1. Prescribe flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training exercises. 2. Perform fitness assessments. 3. Supervise members and attend to their needs in a friendly, polite, courteous, and professional manner. 4. Evaluate, correct, and instruct members on proper exercise techniques. 5. Work individually with special populations within the health club. 6. Take heart rates and blood pressures as needed. 7. Assist with coordination, promotion, and implementation of Wellness programs. 8. Communicate member news and recognition to the Wellness Manager for newsletters, press releases, etc. 9. Assist Wellness Manager in hiring, supervising, and evaluating lifeguards, interns, and volunteers, if applicable. 10 Contributes to the development of the annual budget and to the monthly executive summary. 11. Develop and maintain an effective membership retention program. 12. Assist Wellness Manager in monitoring daily operations and maintenance of pool (including monitoring chemicals) and all aquatics programs, if applicable. 13. Document follow-up on all maintenance problems. 14. Perform tasks required to keep fitness area safe and clean for members. 15. Schedule appointments, process membership agreements, and perform other administrative duties as assigned. 16. Maintain member information and health club statistics. 17. Build relationships with residents and staff, encouraging them to be more physically active. 18. Develop network within the community and make appropriate referrals to other professional services. 19. Assist where needed in the training of new Wellness Department employees. 20. Coordinate programs with other departments. 21 Maintain community philosophy and vision statement. EEO Statment In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements. To apply, please submit your application through http://www.erickson.com/careers or email your resume to mailto:aplresume@erickson.com
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