Pay Range $25.00 to $27.00/hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Active Living Program Supervisor, will work with the Active Living Program team to plan, organize, and direct therapeutic recreation programs to affect improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Active Living Program Guide II will promote the spiritual, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs of residents on a group and individual basis. Will be able to prepare, coordinate, and provide directions to Clinical and Social Services staff for implementation of care plan interventions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and coordinate fitness and wellness programs, events, and services, such as yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
• Develop and coordinate with other departments to produce wellness and fitness education and resources such as newsletters, contributions to the Messenger, and focused seminars for residents and staff.
• Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.
• Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
• Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
• Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness and wellness programs.
• Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
• Orient contractors and outside providers and coordinate schedules of health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
• Respond to customer for information about wellness programs or services.
• Organize fitness or wellness events or programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, or organized runs or walks.
• Operate, and instruct others in, proper operation of fitness equipment, such as weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.
• Manager or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment, including pool.
• Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
• Partner with Clinical, Facilities Services, and Rehab. Vendor to ensure residents receiving appropriate services, have well-maintained fitness areas, and have access to additional services and education as needed.
• Support Active Living Department events and classes.
• Cross train with other areas of the Active Living Department and assist with group facilitation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Interest in working with an older population

• Three+ years recent experience leading exercise classes

• Recreation/Gym programming experience

• Clear verbal communication in English and comfort in leading group discussions

• Experience working in an OBRA and Title 22 regulated setting preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• BS in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health Science, Education or related field
• AFAA Group Certification (preferred but not required)
• Current First Aid Certification or the ability to become First Aid Certified
  

Benefits

At the Masons of California and its related entities, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care

• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan