Essential Duties and Tasks

• Opens the Center daily.
• Conducts monthly checks of emergency equipment throughout the Center to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Develops, manages and implements comprehensive health and wellness programs for senior population.
• Provides one-on-one, personal training programming (HealthyFIT) as developed by the licensed therapists and communicates with them regularly regarding the resident’s participation or lack there of.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts health and wellness related educational presentations; contacts and schedules varied speakers from local health related organizations and businesses; seeks input from participants; researches potential topics regarding health awareness, exercise and fitness, medication management and safety issues.
• Oversees the Center’s fitness room and instructs seniors on the proper use of Fitness equipment.
• Coordinates repair and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Coordinates and schedules health provider services offered at the Senior Center, e.g. blood pressure checks and hearing tests; serves as coordinator with the Parks and Recreation Department for Senior Games; coordinates Project Heat Relief.
• Develops additional health resources for the Senior Center through community education and volunteer recruitment.
• Serves as team leader with other staff and seniors to plan and carry out the logistics of the Senior Games opening ceremonies.
• Organizes focus groups to solicit feedback on existing fitness/wellness programs offered at the Senior Center.
• Collects data and develops outcomes measurements for health and fitness programs.
• Prepares publicity materials and promotes the activities at the Center through a variety of media venues.
• Participates in other center activities as appropriate and as needed.
• Covers the Reception Desk and provide daily assistance to clients; helps clients complete applications; assists with daily tours; handles cash and prepares receipts for deposit on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Serves as Coordinator of the Wellness Committee