Fitness Assistant
Company: Williamsburg Landing
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Job Description:
Description:
Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks
Full-Time (36+ hours/week), Fitness Assistant to join Wellness
Team.
Williamsburg Landing offers a comprehensive benefits package for
all Full-Time and Part-Time Plus employees that includes:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Legal Resources
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Health Club & Spa Membership
- Employee Education & Training Fund
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union Membership
- Part-Time employees are eligible for the following
benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Health Club & Spa Membership
- Employee Assistance Program JOB SUMMARY The Fitness Assistant,
under the direction and supervision of the Fitness Room Manager, is
responsible for assisting all members identify and achieve their
wellness goals. All work is performed collaboratively with and in
support of other services offered by Williamsburg Landing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts Wellness Assessments which includes fitness tests;
reviews health/medical history with member and discuss any
restrictions or limitations that are noted on the member's
physician consent form; assists members in developing attainable
goals; offers appropriate recommendations for exercise and conveys
information about other programs or special events available at the
William A. Doig Health Club & Spa
- Conducts personalized fitness orientations; performs
orientation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment;
instructs members about appropriate safety concerns
- Monitors members' continual wellness goals/needs and when
possible, facilitates services and/or programs to meet those
goals/needs
- Provides one-on-one assistance to members with special needs or
when requested
- Maintain a clean and safe environment. Completes all assigned
cleaning duties
- Performs frequent visual inspections of equipment to ensure
cleanliness
- Inspects locker rooms and cleans as needed
- Supervises member and guest usage of Cardio/Fitness area
continuously by walking through the area and being available
- Answers questions in a customer-friendly manner; notices where
members need additional support or may be interested in trying
different equipment and provides appropriate support
- Takes blood pressures and body measurements as required or upon
request
- Assists in or leads monthly seminars/workshops on health
related matters
- Ensures members and guests follow posted rules and
policies
- Develops relationships with members; develops rapport by
maintaining an open door to members
- Answers questions and help resolve member problems and
conflicts; informs Fitness Room Manager of problems and
concerns
- Monitor members' health needs as appropriate and safety issues
in the Health Club; provides appropriate member updates to
staff
- Follows established policies and procedures for Incident
Reporting
- Makes presentations to promote and educate residents, staff,
members of the Health Club and prospective members
- Evaluates work processes and methods and submits
recommendations for continuous quality improvement
- Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Formal
education in physical education, health science, kinesiology, or
related field and a minimum of one year of experience working in
medical based wellness programs or with older adults required;
ability to obtain a related professional fitness certification;
current CPR/AED and First Aid training; certification as a
Lifeguard preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES General
knowledge of wellness/fitness needs of senior adults and of program
design and testing; ability to develop exercise programs to meet
individual needs and limitations; ability to safely provide
physical assistance to anyone in distress in the area which may
include providing CPR, AED, First Aid, or rescue from
near-drowning; general knowledge of physical limitations of older
adults is preferred; ability to exercise sound judgment when under
stress; proficiency with Microsoft Office; possess valid
Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license Apply online at
Williamsburglanding.org EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free
#pm20Requirements:
PI180034054
Keywords: Williamsburg Landing, Newport News , Fitness Assistant, Other , Williamsburg, Virginia
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