Health Fitness Specialist

Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers! 

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation, and joy.  

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

The Fitness Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating wellness programs, as approved by the Wellness Manager. Supports, promotes and instructs residents and employees in all areas of fitness; aquatic and land exercise classes, fitness room instruction and supervision, and individual exercise programs. Must have a thorough understanding of the Fitness Center’s equipment and procedures. Interacts and motivates residents and employees in a positive and constructive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.


•  Preferred – certification in group exercise and/or personal trainer.


•  Certified in CPR.


• Experience providing land exercise, aquatic exercise and overall wellness programs for the following levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Health Care.


• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate safe and effective individualized fitness programs for all levels of care.


•  Ability to present programs and act as a spokesperson at resident and public functions.


•  Ability to oversee administrative duties in the absence of the Fitness Director.


•  Experience working with senior population.


•  Ability to be creative, organized, motivated and show initiative in all areas of assigned duties.


•  Ability to demonstrate computer skills, as assigned.


•  Ability to effectively communicate with residents, employees, family members, and guests.


•  Ability to collaborate with other departments for wellness programming.


•  Maintains a record of wellness programs and events. Records shall include monthly attendance statistics in all levels of care.


•  Initiates and follows-up on work orders in all areas of supervision, which require attention.


•  Regularly attends department meetings as assigned.


•  Maintains a professional appearance at all times.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and/or develops, implements and evaluates all resident wellness programs in all levels of care.


• Evaluates the fitness status of residents and staff, and implement appropriate programming to enhance health and fitness.


• Maintains a record of wellness programs and events. Records shall include monthly attendance statistics in all levels of care.


• Reviews and Reports occurrences with the Director of Resident Programs & Services on a regular basis, to and in absence of the Wellness Manager.


• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to residents, family members, guests and/or employees.


• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident or employee personal information.


• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to residents, employees, family members and guests at all times.


• Observes the Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities at all times.


• Accepts all other duties as assigned by the Wellness Manager, Director of Resident


• Programs & Services, Administrator of Health Services and/or Executive Director.

We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living.  Together we can make a difference for residents and their families.  We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.